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Lettering and Print Fulfillment Services

CADENT GAS LIMITED · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 20 Sept 2026, 07:39.

Opportunity overview

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)

Awarded to

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CMS DIRECT MAIL LTD

Matched by number
Published award value
£2.8m
Awarded
10 Sept 2026
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05264996
Location
Stockport, UKD35, SK4 1PL, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-065902
Status
complete
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-10080864

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
10080864

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNHM-3269-DNNL

Address

Street Address
Cadent Gas Limited, Pilot Way
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
CV7 9JU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG13

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Organisation 2
Name
CMS DIRECT MAIL LTD
Id
GB-COH-05264996

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05264996

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQWD-6613-MXNY

Address

Street Address
Unit 11 Bamford Business Park
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK4 1PL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD35

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Date
11 Sept 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
18 Sept 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
22000000
Description
Printed matter and related products
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72200000
Description
Software programming and consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72300000
Description
Data services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79571000
Description
Mailing services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79800000
Description
Printing and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
3,311,520
Amount
2,759,600
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05264996
Name
CMS DIRECT MAIL LTD

Contract period

Starts
1 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2029, 23:59

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
088727-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
18 Sept 2026, 14:15
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
12 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Coventry · UKG13 · CV7 9JU · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 015599-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 032019-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 088727-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·