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title: "DPS for Design, Print and Related Services"
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# DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b84b1f9-4f7e-4bb5-872d-f91ac1116d93

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae2aa15-66e5-4234-b45e-b66e33438bf2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2022 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,991 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,991 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae2aa15-66e5-4234-b45e-b66e33438bf2
- 3 Jun 2024 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae2aa15-66e5-4234-b45e-b66e33438bf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae2aa15-66e5-4234-b45e-b66e33438bf2
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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