---
title: "Print Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d68"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d68.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Print Management Services

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d68

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a planned procurement process for "Print Management Services," which involves the printing and posting of mail by an external company. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under printing services, as indicated by the CPV code 79810000. Located in Dudley, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure approach. The contract is intended to begin on 20th July 2026 and end on 19th August 2030, with a future notice date set for 20th June 2026. The total estimated contract value is £4,170,112, excluding VAT, and it is above the threshold value, indicating a significant opportunity.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale mail production and distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, given the suitability considerations highlighted in the tender documents. The competitive flexible procedure allows for various business strategies and innovative solutions, making this tender an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent local government body like Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. This presents a significant chance for growth for vendors within the UK services sector.

## Notice

Printing and posting of mail by external company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046376-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,170,112 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046376-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046376-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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