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title: "Printing and distribution of publications for Housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a6c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Printing and distribution of publications for Housing

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6c0

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## Summary

Exeter City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Printing and distribution of publications for Housing," aimed at the provision of printing and distribution services for council housing publications such as the InSight Magazine and Tenant Annual Report. This contract, classified under "services" with the CPV code 79824000, falls within the limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition. The procurement process concluded in the award stage on 2nd October 2025, with a contract period commencing on 1st October 2025 and extending until 30th September 2027, with an option for renewal for an additional 24 months if required. The delivery region is designated as UKK4, which covers the southwestern part of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like BrightSea Ltd, which secured the contract, enabling them to participate in regional public procurement activities with specific focus on the services industry. Businesses involved or interested in printing and distribution can potentially expand their operations by leveraging such contracts to build relationships with local government authorities such as Exeter City Council, thereby enhancing their market presence and service portfolios. The contract value of approximately £49,560 (net) also underscores the potential for steady business growth over the contract term.

## Notice

UK7. Printing and distributing Council Housing publications (InSight Magazine and Tenant Annual Report) to its tenants and leaseholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061700-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061700-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061700-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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