Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-7311-7352-acd6-cd9c1ea7e4c9/external-variable-data-print-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # External Variable Data Print Services [London Borough of Hackney](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hackney) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 5 May 2026 Deadline Closed 23 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Tender Opportunity: Comprehensive Print & Mailing Services for Hackney Council Hackney Council invites experienced suppliers to tender for the provision of high-volume, secure, and sustainable print and mailing services. This contract covers Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), Housing Benefits, Parking Services, Housing Rents, and Electoral Services. Key Requirements: - Data Handling: Process large volumes of Council Tax, NNDR, and Housing Benefit data using secure FTP and various file formats. Immediate production capability required at contract start. -Annual & Ad-Hoc Billing: Print and mail approximately 123,000 Council Tax bills, 13,000 NNDR bills, and 30,000 benefit notifications annually, plus frequent ad-hoc and recovery mailings. - Document Management: Sort, collate, and deliver all documents and inserts to Royal Mail or Council offices. Provide secure handling for returned mail and undelivered items. - Sustainability: Use FSC-certified or recycled paper, minimize waste, and offer recyclable, non-plastic window envelopes. Demonstrate robust environmental and GDPR-compliant processes. - Parking & Housing Services: Print statutory parking notices, permit reminders, rent statements, and service charge booklets, with same-day or next-day turnaround as required. - Electoral Services: Print poll cards, ballot papers, and postal packs, ensuring strict security, confidentiality, and business continuity. - Innovation: Propose options for e-billing, e-notifications, and process improvements. Collaborate proactively with the Council to enhance service delivery. Read full description ## CPV classification Services related to printingPrinting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0524e1-2026-05-05T17:07:11+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0524e1-2026-05-05T17:07:11+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileLondon Borough of Hackney: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hackney)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Welland Procurement 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14499-9b5a-7205-8ea0-fe042a689496/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)