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title: "Magazine Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Magazine Printing Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567d2

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for its "Magazine Printing Services" contract, aimed at producing the "Ashford For You Magazine" delivered biannually to households across Ashford, Kent. The procurement was executed through an open competition, marking its completion stage. The contract was awarded to WALSTEAD GROUP LIMITED, and the contract terms span from 13th February 2026 to 13th February 2029, with potential for a 12-month extension. The contract, valued at £47,600 excluding taxes, involves the provision of printing services in line with the CPV classification of printing services. The process was below the threshold for open competitions, providing fair competitive opportunity for various business entities.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the printing and publishing industry, particularly benefiting large-scale operations like WALSTEAD GROUP LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in producing high-volume print materials would find this type of tender advantageous, especially those adept at managing similar public sector projects. SMEs may also explore opportunities to collaborate in future tenders as Ashford Borough Council has shown consideration for open competitions, thus supporting a wider market inclusion. Such opportunities enable businesses to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships within local government frameworks.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a provider for the printing of the Ashford For You Magazine. There are two editions per year, delivered to households across the borough of Ashford, Kent.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with a possible 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALSTEAD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 13:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074386-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073867-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043761-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008633-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074386-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073867-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043761-2025
  29th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B685T8KT8X
  https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B685T8KT8X Procurement documents can be accessed via the Delta eSourcing portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B685T8KT8XProcurementdocumentscanbeaccessedviatheDeltaeSourcingportal.
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.walstead-group.com/

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