Apprenticeship certificate printing

Department for Education

Published: Dec 18, 2025

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to HH Associates Limited — £4,060,772

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About This Opportunity

Services contract award: Apprenticeship. By Department for Education in United Kingdom, general supplies. Awarded to HH Associates Limited (GBP 4.1M, Dec 2025).

This is a services contract in the general supplies, media and communication and education and training sectors, with a focus on Printing, Graphic Design and Vocational Training. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.1 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The supplier will handle the white paper factory printing and distribution of DfE certificates for apprenticeship standards, frameworks, and T Levels, including distinct certificate and covering letter designs for each. They will package and dispatch certificates securely to various recipients (employers, apprentices, schools, colleges, training providers) using tracked delivery. The service includes integration of tracking data with DfE systems, proof of delivery reporting, artwork amendments, management of undelivered certificates, and secure destruction of returned items.. CPV: Printing and delivery services (79823000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 18, 2025. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: tender_486087/1540592. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 539 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 436 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_486087/1540592 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to HH Associates Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Education in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

HH Associates Limited was awarded the contract for £4,060,772. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.