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title: "Provision of Command & House Papers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-01-03"
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# Provision of Command & House Papers

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da6e278b-2bed-47cc-8a76-0e8c290d2285

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Command & House Papers," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, involved a selective approach to establish a framework agreement for print finishing services within the goods sector. The tender was awarded to APS GROUP LIMITED, with a total contract value of £400,000. The contract period commenced on 29th November 2017 and will conclude on 28th November 2019. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24th October 2017, with the award made on 16th November 2017, and the contract notice published on 3rd January 2018. The geographical delivery areas include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the print finishing sector, particularly those with capabilities in government-collaborative projects. Companies that can deliver high-quality command and house papers adhering to government standards are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses interested in scaling operations or diversifying their service offerings may find value in engaging with the Crown Commercial Service, given their active role in managing procurement for public services.

## Notice

CCPS17A01- MoD- Provision of Command & House Papers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9e6f90-6101-4c12-a57d-7ee48292b15b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79821000 - Print finishing services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9e6f90-6101-4c12-a57d-7ee48292b15b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9e6f90-6101-4c12-a57d-7ee48292b15b
  3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e10db260-ecbc-4587-ad07-9248deab23ae
  CCPS17A01 Award Letter APS - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6f0ccbb-baca-4106-bea1-3e6e072af7fc
  CCPS17A01 Command and House Papers Contract - REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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