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title: "Print Management Services"
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buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
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# Print Management Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff805041-3217-4ec4-8409-9286ceaae96a

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a tender process for Print Management Services, under the award stage as of 22nd May 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Services related to printing" and includes additional classifications such as "Printing services" and "Printing and related services." The services to be provided are predominantly located in England, with an emphasis on Newcastle upon Tyne, where the CQC is based. The procurement was conducted through the CCS (RM6297) Print and Digital Communications Agreement, utilising a Direct Award process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £291,666.67, will commence on 1st June 2026 and continue until 31st May 2029, with the supplier being H H Associates Limited.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print management, design, and fulfilment services, particularly those capable of leveraging existing frameworks and agreements. While the procurement process was selective, indicating that only pre-qualified companies could bid, businesses with prior experience in public sector contracts, particularly those familiar with the Care Quality Commission's requirements, would have been well-suited for this opportunity. Although the awarded contract has concluded, other companies in the printing industry can look for similar procurement opportunities to foster their growth by preparing for future tenders within this sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires a print management company to deliver print, design and fulfilment requirements. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS (RM6297) Print and Digital Communications Agreement, Lot 1: Print and Digital Communications (Direct Award including Command & House Papers) following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 118

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25409e97-c40a-490c-8b2c-81ef94e76fe4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £291,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £291,666 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H H ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25409e97-c40a-490c-8b2c-81ef94e76fe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25409e97-c40a-490c-8b2c-81ef94e76fe4
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b990e7-da98-4b80-9d06-29ca9a7cc39e
  20260506 RM6297-Framework-schedule-6-order-form-HHG FINAL.v1.0_Redacted

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