Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Companies House
PPON PRPM-7733-XCYT
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
UK
E-mail: commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver)
Reference number: C1280
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30199700
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Companies House is looking to provide notification to the market ahead of a planned procurement exercise for its Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver) contract.<br/><br/>This is to support supplier readiness in responding to our requirements for a supplier to manufacture, store, administer, and distribute printed stationery (primarily envelopes). The contract requires the supplier to produce envelopes that meet detailed specifications and ensure appropriate packaging to prevent damage during transit. Envelopes must be delivered to Companies House Cardiff, with the supplier maintaining stock levels and managing stock to prevent obsolescence. Regular updates on stock levels are required. Deliveries will be scheduled weekly, with flexibility to adjust based on demand. The supplier is also expected to suggest efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly solutions.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30199700
30199230
30199711
30199712
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Companies House is looking to provide notification to the market ahead of a planned procurement exercise for its Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver) contract.<br/><br/>This is to support supplier readiness in responding to our requirements for a supplier to manufacture, store, administer, and distribute printed stationery (primarily envelopes). The contract requires the supplier to produce envelopes that meet detailed specifications and ensure appropriate packaging to prevent damage during transit. Envelopes must be delivered to Companies House Cardiff, with the supplier maintaining stock levels and managing stock to prevent obsolescence. Regular updates on stock levels are required. Deliveries will be scheduled weekly, with flexibility to adjust based on demand. The supplier is also expected to suggest efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly solutions.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Two one year extensions
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-039250
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
APS Group
00681528
Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Chetham House Bird Hall Lane
STOCKPORT
SK3 0ZP
UK
E-mail: steve.burgess@theapsgroup.com
NUTS: UKD6
Internet address(es)
URL: www.theapsgroup.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
11th floor, Thomas More Building
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
11th floor, Thomas More Building
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/06/2025