Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcb-1792-7346-8b9a-2ef275f0816e/communication-and-print-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-framework

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# Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework

[Sheffield City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sheffield-city-council)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

18 Feb 2026

Deadline

Closed

30 Jun 2026

## Who can bid

- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.

## About this tender

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

## CPV classification

Printing services Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package Post and courier services World wide web (www) site design services Foreign-affairs services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Patent and copyright consultancy services Copyright consultancy services Advertising consultancy services Marketing services Promotional services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03c566-2026-02-18T11:17:20Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03c566-2026-02-18T11:17:20Z)

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