Award

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:23

Award

03 Jun 2024 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Southampton City Council, focuses on procuring Design, Print and Related Services. This process falls under the industry category of Printing and Related Services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the completion stage. The entire contract period spans from 17th December 2022 to 16th November 2026, with a total contract value of £139,991.83. Although the tendering process concluded on 16th December 2022, the relevant updates and award details have been published as of 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's suitability for such businesses. The framework comprises multiple suppliers, allowing for diversified participation and competition. Companies specialising in printing services and located within or near the South East region are well-placed to benefit from this procurement. The inclusive nature of the framework agreement ensures that a variety of SME suppliers can be engaged, thus fostering business expansion and creating a level playing field for smaller enterprises in the sector. The awarded suppliers include Artisan Print Solutions, BigStuff Ltd, CAN Digital Solutions, and several others, highlighting a broad range of businesses that fit the procurement profile.

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Notice Title

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Notice Description

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b84b1f9-4f7e-4bb5-872d-f91ac1116d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae2aa15-66e5-4234-b45e-b66e33438bf2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,991 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,991 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2022 - 16 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ARTISAN PRINT SOLUTIONS

BIGSTUFF

CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

CLOC

COLLECTOR SET PRINTERS

CORPORATE MAILING SOLUTIONS

ELLE MEDIA GROUP

FACE COMMUNICATIONS 2007

FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT

HAMPSHIRE PRESS AND TROJAN MAILING

HOLMDALE PRINT

IMPRESS PRINT SERVICES

INTEGRITY PRINT LTD TA PARKING AND SECURE DOCUMENTS

J W RUDDOCK & SONS

OPTICHROME

PREMIER PRINT & PROMOTIONS

PRINTLOFT (BROADWAY PUBLISHING

VISUAL PRINT AND DESIGN

WASHINGTON DIRECT MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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