Tender

Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 11:17

Planning

30 Apr 2023 at 23:24

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has issued a tender for the "Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework," focused on services in the printing industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the DPS Framework extending until the closing date of 30th June 2026. This framework covers a comprehensive range of services, distributed over 17 lots that include standard print, courier services, creative design, and media buying, among others, and is geographically situated in the Sheffield area, United Kingdom. Interested parties are expected to use electronic submissions as outlined in the procurement method details, following a restricted procedure approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, creative design, marketing, and related fields to expand their contractual portfolio with a regional authority. The variety of services required means that numerous business types, from printing firms to marketing agencies, can find relevant opportunities within this framework. With the extension of the DPS Framework's closing date, businesses have an extended timeframe to develop competitive bids, leveraging electronic ordering and invoicing policies to streamline participation. The nature and scope of the lots suggest that businesses with robust service offerings could effectively compete and secure roles in this dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Title

Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework

Notice Description

DPS Framework consists 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

Lot Information

Communication and Print DPS Framework

DPS Framework consists 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014661-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

64100000 - Post and courier services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79571000 - Mailing services

79810000 - Printing services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79961000 - Photographic services

79970000 - Publishing services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

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
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Dent
Contact Email
tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053646

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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