--- title: "DWP Printed Customer Communications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2022-04-07" --- # DWP Printed Customer Communications Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffad57c-4936-400b-b68d-aac52e046124.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is seeking services for the printing of customer communications. This tender, titled "DWP Printed Customer Communications," falls within the printing services category (CPV code: 79810000) and is based in England. The procurement method employed is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract officially commencing on 17 March 2022 and concluding on 16 March 2025. The contract value is £19,440,000, and the notice for the award was published on 7 April 2022, with the tender period having ended on 23 August 2021. This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the printing sector, especially those capable of handling large-scale printing operations suitable for customer communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this tender, as DWP has identified suitability for SMEs in its procurement process. Companies that offer innovative printing solutions and can effectively meet the delivery requirements across the UK and beyond will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Printing of Printed Customer Communications for DWP ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189d2440-ecb3-44fd-a03a-0c20a97c0584 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2022 - 16 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,440,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,440,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY4 5ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Stanley | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189d2440-ecb3-44fd-a03a-0c20a97c0584 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189d2440-ecb3-44fd-a03a-0c20a97c0584 7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1a7ea2d-9836-4a57-84f5-11c886be67bc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f31a56b8-5dcd-4e09-904e-7c84f698e554 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f026f88-16f0-4047-b779-cfa0e711ca41 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f797ec-4318-491a-8e48-8a6f75348535 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3f6ae52-132d-4390-bbf6-4ef85f17267e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ede4547-2a3c-4306-8645-372371c5d140 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fa9f372-a91a-407b-b5c5-8da4872f80c3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa2f599d-032b-4fec-acd7-581c89d4b552 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bb65737-a6b5-44b9-8fa4-b979f20ddecb n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f47d9a9c-d2e9-41af-a751-aeae6b9e4bc9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4df844f-2449-44e3-9814-33daedb1726f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb45a013-2566-4daf-94a3-f08b8a81034c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c68d4f9-a4dc-4caf-aeb1-41bb4b5a77f0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d159167-2d1e-4c4a-8fec-c6f65d42968d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3df169e-6edb-4076-aba5-2ff944284edd n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a035e57c-9ae0-42d9-bc66-499ba4c4a0c1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25a07df7-9866-4b78-89dd-9da4825e3e8b n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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