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Communication and Print DPS Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2023 at 23:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has issued a tender for a "Communication and Print DPS Framework" that consists of 17 lots covering services such as standard print, mailing and distribution, courier services, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on April 30, 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on May 1, 2026, and end on May 2, 2026, with delivery addresses in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the printing and communications industry to secure contracts with Sheffield City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses offering services related to printing, design, photography, advertising, marketing, and digital communications are well-suited to compete for the various lots within the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication and Print DPS Framework

Notice Description

DPS Framework consisting of 17 lots covering the full range of services required for communication and print work, these being: * Lot 1 - Standard Print * Lot 2 - Mailing and Distribution * Lot 3 - Courier Services * Lot 4 - Large Format, Signage and Display Printing * Lot 5 - Security Printing and Confidential Printing (general) * Lot 6 - Secure Printing (electoral) * Lot 7 - Branded Promotional Products, Specialist Printing * Lot 8 - Creative Design Services, Animation & Artwork for Print and Digital Media * Lot 9 - Photography and Film Making * Lot 10 - Illustration * Lot 11 - Copywriting and Proof-reading * Lot 12 - Digital Communications (content writing) * Lot 13 - Marketing Communications * Lot 14 - Internal & Change Communications * Lot 15 - External Affairs * Lot 16 - Media Buying * Lot 17 - Consultation and Surveys

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6214009-70b7-4229-a721-a257132b630a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

39294100 - Information and promotion products

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

75210000 - Foreign affairs and other services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

79571000 - Mailing services

79810000 - Printing services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111230 - Propaganda film production

92111250 - Information film production

92111300 - Entertainment film and video-tape production

92111310 - Entertainment film production

92225100 - Film-on-demand television

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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