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title: "Communication and Print DPS Framework"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Communication and Print DPS Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0b9d2a-1c0e-40dd-bd38-57836cf3b22d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6214009-70b7-4229-a721-a257132b630a |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2023 at 23:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6214009-70b7-4229-a721-a257132b630a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6214009-70b7-4229-a721-a257132b630a
  30th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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