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title: "Provision of Print & Related Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e48"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Provision of Print & Related Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e48

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Print & Related Services" contract was initiated by South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Ayr, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of printing and related services and was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This process was facilitated under the CCS RM6280 Lot 6 framework. The awarding stage has been completed, with Critiqom Limited t/a Mail Metrics Limited being awarded the contract, valued at £600,385. The contract was signed on 25th February 2026, with services to be delivered in the UKM94 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in printing and related services. While this specific contract favoured a large-scale supplier, similar procurements could benefit other printing firms, especially those capable of meeting regional government requirements and operating efficiently within the specified frameworks. Companies with expertise in document management and mail services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts awarded by South Ayrshire Council or other similar local authorities, particularly those that can leverage existing government frameworks to secure contracts without prior competitive calls.

## Notice

Provision of Print & Related Services

### Procurement Information

This Procurement was awarded via CCS RM6280 Lot 6 framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017903-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,385 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITIQOM LIMITED T/A MAIL METRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017903-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825082
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

## Provenance

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