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title: "Print and Digital Communications Award Notice - Lot 2"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Print and Digital Communications Award Notice - Lot 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dee4567e-5ec3-43d3-972e-564666be0ba2

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, representing the Authority, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of printed matter, digital communications, and related products under the framework agreement RM6297. This contract, classified under the CPV code 79800000 for printing and related services, serves Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The procurement utilised an open procedure and the framework includes diverse routes to market, such as Direct Award and Further Competition. The contract commenced on 14th February 2025 and will run until 13th February 2029, with an indicative value of £740,000,000 GBP. Interested parties are encouraged to refer to the award documents available from the procurement portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print and digital communications services, including SMEs and VCSEs. The broad scope, encompassing operational, transactional, and secure print, alongside digital asset management, omni-channel communications, content creation, and media duplication, allows for diverse business involvement. The framework's structure and routes to market promise consistent demand and potential for substantial revenue growth. The diverse service requirements open doors for businesses with capabilities ranging from direct mail fulfilment and distribution to digital solutions. Suppliers can leverage this project to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and develop long-term collaborations with government entities, fostering business expansion and stability.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place an agreement for the provision of printed matter, digital communications and related products for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The agreement included multiple routes to market (Direct Award and Further Competition) for purchasing print products, digital communications and all associated services to provide an end to end print management service. The scope included all types of print such as operational, transactional, and secure print, and the associated services such as direct mail, storage, fulfilment and distribution, digital asset management, digital solutions, omni channel communications, content creation, pre-production services, media duplication and official papers. The lotting structure of this framework was determined as a result of market engagement and is as follows: Lot 2 Print and Digital Communications (Further Competition)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ecd7df-1451-4f51-9555-f459b5d0b89e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £740,000,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ecd7df-1451-4f51-9555-f459b5d0b89e
- 11 Mar 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ecd7df-1451-4f51-9555-f459b5d0b89e
- 13 Dec 2023 at 12:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1133854c-44c5-40fe-b63c-67587a1d92f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ecd7df-1451-4f51-9555-f459b5d0b89e
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1133854c-44c5-40fe-b63c-67587a1d92f0
  13th December 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb32defd-c7bf-4568-a07c-bb7e25b1ac5f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ad5155c-6b0f-461f-8640-bd20aa79dfd6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/272daa88-362b-40c6-87c5-cf57ad7bc285
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bac156f-2d80-4fc4-87ff-ea3a83651d58
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa97858e-0e78-4867-9ee9-2deefeefed88

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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