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Communication and Print Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework

Sheffield City Council · Local authority

In brief

Sheffield City Council has announced plans to buy printing work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 41 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

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

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice (update) · notice 014661-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

211

Awards

133

Suppliers it has used most for printing

  • Eleven Design Consultants Limited1 contract

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From notice 014661-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.