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title: "Transactional Print for Printed Customer Communications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Transactional Print for Printed Customer Communications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da890a3f-8b95-4d13-9981-2be5239e3d69

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Transactional Print for Printed Customer Communications" has recently reached the award stage, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acting as the buying organisation. This contract, valued at £18,180,396 GBP, involves providing printing and dispatch services related to benefit entitlements and internal reports. The procurement uses a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is classified under the printing services category. The contract will be performed across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 31st July 2026 and ending on 30th October 2029.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in printing services. As the project involves high-value contracts over a sustained period, businesses with established capacity and capability in large-scale printing and distribution will find this an appealing prospect. Although the initial award has been made to Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited, future opportunities may arise within this framework agreement, providing ample chances for capable SMEs to participate if aligned with the required services. Such projects not only expand business footprints but also strengthen industry credibility through engagement with notable government buyers like the DWP.

## Notice

Printing and despatch of Customer Communications relating to benefit entitlement and DWP internal reports

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86031f9-6cbf-41d1-9855-ee7ed8b32896 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,180,396 |
| 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

- 31 Jul 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86031f9-6cbf-41d1-9855-ee7ed8b32896

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c86031f9-6cbf-41d1-9855-ee7ed8b32896
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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