AwardedAwarded 11 September 2026
Lettering and Print Fulfillment Services
Cadent Gas Limited · Private utility
In brief
Cadent Gas Limited awarded printing and IT and software work to CMS Direct Mail Ltd on 11 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,050,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
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What the notice says
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…Read the full 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)
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Direct Mail Ltd (SME) | £2,759,600 | Awarded 11 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 015599-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 032019-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088727-2026
About the buyer
Cadent Gas LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
33Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for printing
- CMS Direct Mail Ltd1 contract
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From notice 015599-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 February 2026, last updated 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.