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title: "Lettering and Print Fulfillment Services"
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# Lettering and Print Fulfillment Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lettering-and-print-fulfillment-services-ocds-h6vhtk-065902). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** CADENT GAS LIMITED: "Lettering and Print Fulfillment Services". Published status: complete. Published Value: £1,050,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 8 May 2026, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: service.ariba.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [CADENT GAS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cadent-gas-limited-GB-PPON-PNHM-3269-DNNL)
- **Published Value:** £1,050,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 May 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Data services, Mailing services, Printed matter and related products, Printing and distribution services, Software programming and consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £2,759,600 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lettering-and-print-fulfillment-services-ocds-h6vhtk-065902#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-065902`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lettering-and-print-fulfillment-services-ocds-h6vhtk-065902#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [service.ariba.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.ariba.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lettering-and-print-fulfillment-services-ocds-h6vhtk-065902#participate

## Description
Cadent is seeking a long‑term lettering and print‑fulfilment partner capable of delivering high‑quality physical print outputs alongside advanced digital and data‑driven integration. The scope includes production of personalised letters, region‑specific leaflets, and C5 envelopes, with camera‑matched fulfilment and the ability to meet same‑day print and dispatch for files received by 3pm.
The supplier must provide robust service levels, including first‑ or second‑class postage options, recorded delivery where required, and full weekly reporting. Strong digital capability is essential, including full API integration with Cadent CRM, automated PDF generation, template management, mailmark reporting, and bespoke portal/API configuration.
The service also includes quality control, data handling, template configuration, item‑level tracking, and traffic‑management tools for address verification. Suppliers must maintain stock levels, manage change controls, and provide timely issue escalation. Cadent anticipates the procurement will cover (but may not be limited to):
High‑quality printed letters, leaflets, and envelopes (multiple regional versions)
Camera‑matched fulfilment and personalisation
First‑class, second‑class, and recorded delivery postage options
Full API integration for data exchange, job submission and tracking
Daily PDF generation and SharePoint upload
Detailed reporting, manifest generation, and mailmark tracking
Template management, approval workflows, and change controls
Error‑prevention processes and quality control checks
Stock monitoring and replenishment alerting
Strong governance, auditability and compliance with Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22000000, 72200000, 72300000, 79571000, 79824000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,050,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **CMS DIRECT MAIL LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:05264996`
  - Value: £2,759,600 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 10/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032019-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-18T13:15:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T03:00:28.261Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-065902