Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine

A Contract Award Notice
by DORSET COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Products)
Duration
3 year
Value
£266K
Sector
FACILITY
Published
16 Feb 2026
Delivery
01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2029
Deadline
26 Nov 2025 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

**THIS IS A NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ONLY** Dorset Council sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver both printing and distribution services for its residents' magazine, Dorset Council News (DCN), under a single contractual arrangement. DCN has been published since 2019 and is currently issued twice yearly (March and October) to approximately 187,000 households.

Award Detail

1 Continuous Data Print (Liverpool)
  • Value: £265,540

CPV Codes

  • 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

The supplier will be responsible for the printing of a 16-page A4 magazine in full-colour using four colour lithographic printing. Dorset Council's requirements are for a single supplier capable of delivering both printing and distribution services for DCN over a three-year contract, with the option to extend for up to two additional years (3 + 1 + 1).

Reference

  • HD / BSSM / 1124
  • CF 4ada899f-4074-4058-b55b-1a417d11a6d4

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