Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbe-b3fb-710f-878c-c9230e37db39/communication-and-print-dps-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Communication and Print DPS Framework [Sheffield City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sheffield-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 May 2023 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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 ## CPV classification Printing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f0b9d2a-1c0e-40dd-bd38-57836cf3b22d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileSheffield City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sheffield-city-council)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)