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title: "Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c566"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c566

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014661-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014661-2026
- 30 Apr 2023 at 23:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012419-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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