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ID 5827421 - DfC - Print Services Contract

Department for Communities

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2025 at 13:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the public procurement process for the Print Services Contract (ID 5827421). The tender, initiated through an open procedure, falls under the industry category of services related to printing, specifically aiming to supply print services for corporate publications and marketing materials. The procurement process concluded with an active contract awarded to GPS Colour Graphics Ltd, commencing on 4th August 2025 and running until 3rd August 2028, with a possible extension up to one additional year. The contract signed on 1st August 2025 has a gross value of £480,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services and materials related to marketing and communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with capabilities in managing printing and distribution operations, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The Department's open procurement method offers a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging supplier diversity and fostering business expansion within the Northern Irish public sector. Businesses seeking to increase their footprint in the public sector should consider aligning their service offerings with such specifications to leverage similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5827421 - DfC - Print Services Contract

Notice Description

The Corporate Communications team (CC) within the Department for Communities (DfC) wishes to appoint a Supplier for the provision of print services for all corporate publications and marketing/communications materials in line with the Department's brand guidelines. The specific requirements will be outlined within the Specification Schedule.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One option to extend for a period of anything up to 1 Year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7EG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GPS Colour Graphics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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