Further competition from PfH Business Solutions and Supply Management Framework - Printing and Distribution Services for Dorset Council's Residents Magazine
Estimated value
£266k
Awarded value
£266k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
16 Feb 2026
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. 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).
Scope
- Reference
- HD / BSSM / 1124
- Total value
- £265,540 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2029
- CPV classifications
- 30000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 26 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£266k
Award date
22 Jan 2026
Contract start
01 Feb 2026
Contract end
31 Jan 2029
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 22 Jan 2026 · Contract period 01 Feb 2026 — 31 Jan 2029
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