Published date: 16 February 2026
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£265,540
Procurement reference
HD / BSSM / 1124
Published date
16 February 2026
Closing date
26 November 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 February 2026
Contract end date
31 January 2029
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Call-off from a framework agreement
A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
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).
Award information
Awarded date
22 January 2026
Contract start date
1 February 2026
Contract end date
31 January 2029
Total value of contract
£265,540
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd
Address
Forms House
74-82 Rose Lane
Liverpool
L18 8EEReference
Companies House number: 02820094
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Address
County Hall
Colliton Park
DORCHESTER
DT11XJ
England
Telephone
01305 221250
Website
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