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title: "Print and Postal Services TPP Comms to Market"
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# Print and Postal Services TPP Comms to Market

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e411

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on acquiring Print and Postal Services (TPP Comms to Market) within the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, identified under "Print finishing services" with a CPV code of 79821000. The process is set within the United Kingdom and encompasses a significant update pertinent to the impending Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include the anticipated changes starting on 24 February 2025. The procurement aims to enforce a simpler and more transparent procurement framework, with a future notice date of 19 February 2025.

This tender presents extensive business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in print and postal services. Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a great chance to engage with these new procurement processes due to the simplified bidding process and flexible frameworks. Businesses that can provide comprehensive printing, mailing, digital printing, and related services are well-suited to benefit from this tender, given the diverse CPV classifications listed. By familiarising themselves with the new Central Digital Platform and the forthcoming Procurement Act, businesses can strategically position themselves to succeed in this evolving procurement landscape.

## Notice

Print and Postal Services TPP Comms to Market

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A briefing note for suppliers: Changes to procurement in Defra

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to Corporate Solutions - Print and postal services. The intention is to share some updates regarding the application of the new Procurement Act in this area. Other such notices may be published by other category teams within Defra, and if your business operates across multiple categories you should review all relevant notices for updates. 

The Procurement Act 2023 is new legislation that will change the way the public sector buys goods and services. It aims to:
* create a simpler and more flexible commercial system
* open up public procurement to new entrants
* take tougher action on underperforming suppliers
* embed transparency throughout the commercial lifecycle

The changes are expected to start on 24 February 2025. 

The existing legislation will apply until 24 February 2025. After 24 February 2025, it will only apply to procurements and contracts that started before this date, i.e. if the Invitation to Tender (ITT) was published, a voluntary transparency notice was published, or a pricing request was issued.

The new features for suppliers include:
* a central digital platform
* a simplified bidding process
* more flexible commercial frameworks
* a new duty on contracting authorities to consider barriers facing SMEs and VCSEs
* a stronger exclusions framework

What will stay the same

If you are an existing or potential supplier to Defra and have live contracts, are a member of an existing framework, or are planning to bid for a procurement that has or will start prior to the new regime commencing, that arrangement will continue to be subject to the existing Public Contracting Regulations until the contract ends. The same principle applies to any contracts that are subject to any other associated procurement regulations, such as The Utilities Contracts Regulations.

What you need to do

If you are a supplier, you should:
* read the government guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement 
* sign up for regular TPP updates: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMgwpZ1kwubGUpKMLwu0ZpHS8zdWmXKgaHUJKRl-SwqQT95w/viewform
* read the government TPP Knowledge Drops: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-official-transforming-public-procurement-knowledge-drops 

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the new Central Digital Platform using these guidance videos:
* An overview of the central digital platform, an enhanced Find a Tender service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSfxoZoV3yI
* How to register an organisation and the first administrator in 3 easy steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnjCa4swtjA
* Detailed walkthrough: How an administrator completes and updates supplier info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ZdbMGRqeQ
* The central digital platform, an enhanced Find a Tender service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSfxoZoV3yI

If you have a question about the new procurement act, contact the Transforming Public Procurement helpdesk at: procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Further information

It is anticipated that there will be little change in this category due to the continued use of existing framework agreements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005871-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22450000 - Security-type printed matter
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928472 - Sign posts
- 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64114000 - Post office counter services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005871-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMgwpZ1kwubGUpKMLwu0ZpHS8zdWmXKgaHUJKRl-SwqQT95w/viewform
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-official-transforming-public-procurement-knowledge-drops
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSfxoZoV3yI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ZdbMGRqeQ
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnjCa4swtjA

## Provenance

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