---
title: "ID 5827421 - DfC - Print Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543a3"
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published: "2025-08-21"
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# ID 5827421 - DfC - Print Services Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543a3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050364-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GPS COLOUR GRAPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 07:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050364-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041027-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050364-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041027-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030257-2025
  5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://gpscolour.co.uk/
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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