Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
PPON PRPM-7733-XCYT
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Printed Stationery (Print/Store/Deliver)
Reference number
C1280
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
- 30199230 - Envelopes
- 30199711 - Printed window envelopes
- 30199712 - Printed non-window envelopes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Two one year extensions
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-039250
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
APS Group
Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Chetham House Bird Hall Lane
STOCKPORT
SK3 0ZP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
National registration number
00681528
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
11th floor, Thomas More Building
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
11th floor, Thomas More Building
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom