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title: "Hybrid Printing Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Hybrid Printing Solution

Buyer: PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d34

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD, focuses on the provision of a cloud-based hybrid printing solution, necessary for seamless migration from the current server and adding installation as required. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and focuses on the United Kingdom region, particularly in Salford. The procurement method was a direct award due to compatibility, specialist product requirements, and the need for continuity in statutory functions. The procurement stage reached completion with the award decision dated 10th February 2026, and the contract is set to last from 3rd March 2026 to 3rd March 2031. This strategic decision was made to mitigate the risk of service disruption and to secure a migration slot before the end-of-support deadline in March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing proprietary and compatible printing solutions. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and support that can ensure seamless integration are ideal competitors for similar tenders. Given the focus on transparent and specialist service provision, businesses that have exclusive rights or technical expertise in proprietary systems stand to gain considerable growth, especially those looking to establish a long-term presence in governmental IT service sectors. The contract, awarded to XLPrint, marks a significant business opportunity due to a gross contract value of £234,000, reflecting both reliability and promising returns for companies in this domain.

## Notice

Provision of a cloud based hybrid printing solution, including migration from the current server and installation as required

### Procurement Information

Compatibility and recommendation with base system. Solution is a specialist, proprietary product. No viable end-to-end alternative identified in PME. Risk of failure and service disruption if alternative attempted End-of-support deadline March 2027. Requirement for continuity of the Revenues & Benefits statutory function. Need for transparency notice now due to allowance for several months implementation time and capacity of migration slot. 5 years contract recommended based on anticipated cost advantage (Contract start date 1/4/2026 to secure implementation slot in 2026)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012132-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012132-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012132-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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