Scope
Reference
ASH/25/159
Description
Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure a provider for the printing of the Ashford For You Magazine. There are two editions per year, delivered to households across the borough of Ashford, Kent.
Contract 1. Magazine Printing Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £47,600 excluding VAT
- £57,120 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 January 2026
Contract dates
- 13 February 2026 to 13 February 2029
- Possible extension to 13 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Possible 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79810000 - Printing services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
WALSTEAD GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 09927306
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGJ-1935-JJYQ
18 Westside Centre
Colchester
CO3 8PH
United Kingdom
Email: phil.barlow@walstead-uk.com
Website: https://www.walstead-group.com/
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Magazine Printing Services
Contracting authority
Ashford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTC-7477-RLVM
International House, Dover Place
Ashford
TN23 1HU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government