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

DORSET COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DORSET COUNCIL

Buyer Address: County Hall, Colliton Park, DORCHESTER, DT11XJ, England

Contact Email: dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01305 221250

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
265540.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 11:57
Deadline
26 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2029, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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).

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