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380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO

ESPO
Open procedure
24 June 2025 to 31 May 2026

Framework agreement for the printing of large and small catalogues, including delivery to a central distribution centre or nominated mailing house. The scope covers production requirements for recurring catalogue cycles, requiring suppliers to maintain financial stability and undergo ongoing credit monitoring throughout the contract term.

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Awarded value: £1.2m; As published
Published: 20 February 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 24 June 2025; Walstead Group, Sterling Press Ltd and Warners Midlands Plc
Contract length: 11 months; Ends 31 May 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of high-volume catalogue printing and distribution services for large-scale commercial and public sector product catalogues.

Category: Printed matter and related products

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
20 February 2025
Contract awardedto Walstead Group, Sterling Press Ltd and Warners Midlands Plc
24 June 2025
Contract starts
24 June 2025
Contract ends
31 May 2026

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How it compares

26× the typical book printing contract (£46k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/78405/380-25-supply-of-catalogue-printing-services-for-espo
Buyer reference: 380_25
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

ESPO. 380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO. Contract award, 20 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/78405/380-25-supply-of-catalogue-printing-services-for-espo (accessed 12 October 2026).