AwardedAwarded 21 April 2026

TD2284 - External Print Framework

Derby City Council · Local authority

In brief

Derby City Council awarded printing work to Fine Print (Stockport) Limited, Kings Office Supplies Limited and Whitham Print Services Limited and 3 others on 21 April 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £2,935,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

What the notice says

Derby City Council (DCC) has a requirement to produce a range of materials to communicate messages both internally and externally. To help to meet this demand a new contract in the form of a Framework for Printing Services will be procured. The Council is looking for tenders from suitably qualified and experienced, providers for the following lots: Lot 1 - Standard and Large Volume Printing Lot 2 - Signage and Large Format Printing Lot 3 - Promotional Printing Lot 4 - Advertising Boarding and Installation Lot 5 - Vehicle Signage Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is underway in several areas across the country and may result in changes to council structures, service delivery and responsibilities, and geographical coverage during the life of the contract. For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of LGR may lead to an increased service demand or the need to extend provision to new areas or client groups. An additional estimated value of £1,761,000 (Including VAT) to reflect potential future changes in service scope or volume linked to LGR. This is not committed spend.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Standard and Large Volume Printing
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
What this lot covers

This includes, but is not limited to the full spectrum of printed materials such as posters, leaflets, booklets, brochures, flyers and NCR pads, in a variety of sizes and substrates complete with delivery.

Printing£2,935,000
Signage and Large Format Printing
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
What this lot covers

This category covers the production of large posters, and signage display boards.

Printing£2,935,000
Promotional Printing
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
What this lot covers

This category covers all types of point-of-sale merchandise and promotional, branded Items which are high impact low cost using the Councils logo or contact information or straplines to support a marketing campaign, product giveaway, or promote an event, and includes items like but not limited to: • Pens • Mugs • Tee Shirts • Tote Bags • Table Cloths

Printing£2,935,000
Advertising Boarding and Installation
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
What this lot covers

Derby City Council possesses several advertising boards and frames across the city this category covers all the production and installation of advertising hoardings, posters, banners and signage. Suppliers will need to remove old signage and correctly dispose of the expired artwork.

Printing£2,935,000
Vehicle Signage
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
What this lot covers

The supplier must be capable of providing a complete, end to end service for the full vehicle fleet of both Derby City Council and Derby Homes. Which included both light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) This service includes but not limited to: • Design and Consultation • Material Supply • Installation (Full wraps, partial wraps, and Chapter 8) • Maintenance and repairs (Repair and replacement of damaged sections)

Printing£2,935,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Fine Print (Stockport) Limited (SME)
Kings Office Supplies Limited (SME)
2 bids received
Standard and Large Volume Printing—
Awarded 21 April 2026
Fine Print (Stockport) Limited (SME)
Whitham Print Services Limited (SME)
9 bids received
Signage and Large Format Printing—
Awarded 21 April 2026
Qflow Promotions Ltd (SME)
3 bids received
Promotional Printing—
Awarded 21 April 2026
John E. Wright & Co. Limited (SME)
3 bids received
Advertising Boarding and Installation—
Awarded 21 April 2026
N1 Visual Ltd (SME)
4 bids received
Vehicle Signage—
Awarded 21 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 072857-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 075286-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036173-2026

About the buyer

Derby City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

152

Awards

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From notice 072857-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2025, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.