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title: "Print Management Services"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Print Management Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ed1f3a-b8be-4f23-9f14-cc9bfdf0b757

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has established a framework agreement for "Print Management Services" to be utilized by Central Government and the wider UK public sector. This comprehensive agreement, initially commenced on 28th December 2020, covers end-to-end print management services including security-type printed matter, storage and retrieval, warehousing, electronic mail, and publishing services. While the original agreement was set to expire on 27th December 2024, it has been extended to 27th June 2025 due to implementation delays. The procurement followed an accelerated open procedure to ensure timely implementation, with a value amounting to GBP 420 million. Participating suppliers are delivering these services across the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, with significant deadlines and procedures delineated to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in diverse printing and related services, particularly SMEs. The comprehensive nature of services required, including electronic mail and warehousing, allows businesses that can deliver integrated printing solutions to benefit significantly. Suppliers of various scales, such as HH Associates Ltd., Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, Corporate Document Services Ltd, and others including several SMEs, were successfully awarded contracts under different lots, demonstrating the framework's accessibility to a variety of businesses. The scale of the contract and diverse requirements position it as an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and amplify their service portfolios.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, have put in place an agreement for the provision of print management services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The agreement will include print products and all associated services to provide an end to end print management service. Additional information: The start date of this Framework Agreement is 28/12/2020. The expiry date of the Framework Agreement is 27/12/2024. The Framework Agreement will be established for 4 years, with no option to extend. Extension required due to delay implementation of the replacement framework. RM6170 Print Management Services, Lot 2 has been extended to 27/06/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c41b5d-0b92-4bca-9808-1967331a9885 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2020 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER; CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES; CUBIQUITY; HARLOW PRINTING; HH ASSOCIATES; PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT; WILLIAMS LEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22450000 - Security-type printed matter
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 10:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c41b5d-0b92-4bca-9808-1967331a9885
- 12 Jan 2021 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c41b5d-0b92-4bca-9808-1967331a9885
- 25 Sep 2020 at 12:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797bde57-a0ff-49ee-8f90-4ad88523f3f1
- 21 Sep 2020 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797bde57-a0ff-49ee-8f90-4ad88523f3f1
- 15 Sep 2020 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797bde57-a0ff-49ee-8f90-4ad88523f3f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c41b5d-0b92-4bca-9808-1967331a9885
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797bde57-a0ff-49ee-8f90-4ad88523f3f1
  25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc5e1a55-7c99-4f11-b6a1-d69ff9b24961
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5e9625d-7191-4fef-a79f-61cec9ff064f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a521139-a90d-48e3-9198-1606b6461073
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30d00d4a-1ab4-40ab-973e-87cc7f7e4f9e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42a96e61-137c-44e1-8abf-d3d0127805bc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f89f7c23-cc0f-43dc-8562-1967245a85b6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c7e4034-d978-4c84-9d4f-ab9c2f46bcf4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56f7b763-7165-4012-af3b-b5d6b4752834
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0e455e9-3ccb-49f9-a1df-3601823e06a9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffdfde27-5ce0-4db6-9514-f982b1f0fa57
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/432bb0fd-2f7c-4aab-91f0-50eb44701931
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c73f8579-34bb-4d0f-8782-737f7e97a8ee
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20360c56-5f2b-4084-9667-24a03617c7a4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f2b7faf-4609-4396-bb4f-672802dd39c0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e06f4f80-1750-42bd-8844-6568e1c11c18
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c5513d8-951e-4084-8796-9a0e1cc88bfe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee9d9a69-28e9-4fc6-b4c3-65e72b6e731e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a83d8f-99f6-4b09-abda-329715cd5603
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae950207-786d-4081-8ade-e5da4088a55f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c91db3be-0025-430f-9dd9-c6ba9f524103
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8617a7c-82ae-4bfe-997c-f4837bafd4fc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4eb9d915-b159-492a-83e3-57690524d2a9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ead6e1b5-215e-42dd-86ac-aa587a0be217
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b44dc9f-acd4-4989-a778-83339cff9bc4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54db8b93-d2c0-4795-a2fd-fa6e81f9fb65
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b775ccd-f98e-4d7d-9eb0-d297cf916b80
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000545-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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