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title: "Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine"
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# Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e84a35-1290-4c8d-91ea-5e6b805b205a

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## Summary

Dorset Council, based in Dorchester, has completed the procurement process for printing and distribution services for its residents' magazine under the PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework. The awarded contract is for a total value of £265,540 and spans a three-year period starting from 1 February 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. This selective procurement sought a supplier capable of producing and distributing a full-colour, 16-page A4 magazine twice yearly, delivered to approximately 187,000 households in the South West of England. The contract has been awarded to Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers with experience in lithographic printing and distribution within the office and computing machinery sector. Companies expanding their portfolio in the South West region or looking to engage with public sector clients may find this contract beneficial for establishing long-term business relationships with Dorset Council. With the contract opportunity extending up to five years, there is substantial scope for businesses to showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale print and delivery processes efficiently.

## Notice

**THIS IS A NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ONLY** Dorset Council sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver both printing and distribution services for its residents' magazine, Dorset Council News (DCN), under a single contractual arrangement. DCN has been published since 2019 and is currently issued twice yearly (March and October) to approximately 187,000 households. The supplier will be responsible for the printing of a 16-page A4 magazine in full-colour using four colour lithographic printing. Dorset Council's requirements are for a single supplier capable of delivering both printing and distribution services for DCN over a three-year contract, with the option to extend for up to two additional years (3 + 1 + 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ada899f-4074-4058-b55b-1a417d11a6d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,540 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTINUOUS DATA PRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ada899f-4074-4058-b55b-1a417d11a6d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ada899f-4074-4058-b55b-1a417d11a6d4
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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