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

Dorset CouncilcontractContracts FinderRef HD / BSSM / 1124SME suitableVCSE suitablecomplete
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Estimated value

£266k

Awarded value

£266k

Awarded 22 Jan 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

16 Feb 2026

Deadline 26 Nov 2025

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