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title: "ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b295a2b3-e874-42f8-912a-1e1bc9329981

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process titled "ESCC-Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing," classified under the industry category of printing and related services. The contract, valued at £160,000, pertains to the region of South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at completion, having transitioned from planning through to the award of the contract. The process utilized a direct single tender action method, indicated as being below the threshold for full competitive tendering. The contract award was published on 10th September 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 8th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender specifications highlighted suitability for such organisations. The strategic engagement by East Sussex County Council to procure these services from CFH Docmail Limited underscores the potential for growth in the service industry sector through local government contracts. Businesses in the printing sector could leverage this opportunity to expand service offerings and establish or strengthen relationships with government bodies, leveraging frameworks or direct service provisions to secure future collaborations.

## Notice

Provision of a managed service for bulk printing and mailing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb5aa4f-1bf3-4fd8-a946-e040f5c0c7ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFH DOCMAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb5aa4f-1bf3-4fd8-a946-e040f5c0c7ef
- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb5aa4f-1bf3-4fd8-a946-e040f5c0c7ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb5aa4f-1bf3-4fd8-a946-e040f5c0c7ef
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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