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title: "ID 6318340 - DfC - WaHG - Provision and Delivery of Print Management and Graphic Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b01b"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC)"
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# ID 6318340 - DfC - WaHG - Provision and Delivery of Print Management and Graphic Design Services

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b01b

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## Summary

The Department for Communities (DfC) in Northern Ireland is inviting tenders for the provision and delivery of print management and graphic design services. The service, which is crucial for the department's communication efforts, encompasses both printed and digital products to support business operations across various areas. Located in Belfast, the procurement process is being managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, responsible for all central government procurement in Northern Ireland. The tender, identified as ID 6318340, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 7th July 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £931,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029, with a possible extension of up to 24 months.

This open procedure tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, digital printing, and graphic design services. It is ideally suited for firms capable of delivering high-quality printed materials and creating accessible digital content, meeting specific accessibility standards. The estimated contract value, coupled with the request for a contractor to handle the provision and delivery of services both within Northern Ireland and occasionally in Great Britain, offers significant potential for growth to established suppliers. With the emphasis on quality service delivery, experience, and costefficiency, businesses with a robust presence in the printing and digital design industry are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Communities (the Department) is responsible for the management of Social Security benefits, providing advice, information and help to the public and employers on the range of benefits and other services available. The Department provides services online and through a network of Jobs & Benefits Offices across Northern Ireland. The provision of printed and digital products is one of the main avenues through which the Department can fulfil this responsibility. The Department uses printed and digital products in various communications and instructions issued both within the Department and externally to benefit claimants. Scope of the Contract The Department requires a single Supplier for the provision and delivery of printed and digital products services on a Call-Off basis to support the operation of a range of business areas within the Department. The contract has 2 main areas: - The Provision and Delivery of Print materials to a specified location within Northern Ireland and on occasion outside of NI, in Great Britain. - The Creation (Graphic Design) and amending of digital products, providing them to the Department in pdf format, including 300dpi full colour Web Accessible pdf format when required. - To be Web Accessible, the product must comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA accessibility standard (WCAG 2.2); these guidelines are subject to change over time. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule within the Tender Documents for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier may be invited to quote for the collation of claim packs prior to their delivery. Some products are currently combined to make a pack which is sent in an envelope to a benefit claimant following delivery (e.g. the MA1 claim form, MA1 notes product, MA1 tables, MA1 BRE envelope are plastic wrapped to form the Maternity Allowance claim pack). The component parts of a claim pack are printed and invoiced separately. Before signing off any additional service, the Supplier, with the assistance of the Buyer, must produce a terms of reference (TOR), and provide a quote for the provision of the claim packs. The TOR and quote must be agreed and approved by the Buyer prior to the commencement of any additional services. The Buyer does not guarantee that any additional services will be required over the contract period, and additional services will only be paid for work carried out as instructed by the Buyer.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is one potential extension period of up to 24 months. The optional extension period will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £931,000 |
| Lots value | £931,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES (DFC) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053933-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053933-2026
  8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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