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title: "Provision of newspaper hard copies"
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# Provision of newspaper hard copies

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe841ab-3ece-471a-bbc0-989edfb99460

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of newspaper hard copies" was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Ruskin Square, London, England. This tender is classified under the industry category of postal services related to newspapers and periodicals, with the contract spanning multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage as of 8 January 2026. The contract began on 31 December 2025 and will conclude on 31 December 2026, with a total value of £45,000.

This tender presents various opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in delivering postal services related to printed media. Although the procurement process is aimed at larger companies, due to their capacity to manage widespread distribution efficiently, businesses that can offer competitive services in newspaper delivery could benefit greatly. The successful supplier for this contract is PRENAX LIMITED, demonstrating an established presence in the industry at Barrington House Watercombe Park, Lynx Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset. While this specific opportunity is now complete, businesses equipped to provide similar services across the mentioned locations should stay alert for future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Provision of delivery of hard copy newspapers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ce84ca-a53c-43c9-a67e-43de19a363f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ce84ca-a53c-43c9-a67e-43de19a363f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ce84ca-a53c-43c9-a67e-43de19a363f1
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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