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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Standard and Large Volume Printing 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversThis 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 coversThis 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 coversThis 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 coversDerby 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 coversThe 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
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 072857-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075286-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036173-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
152Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for printing
- Fine Print (Stockport) Limited1 contract
- John E. Wright & Co. Limited1 contract
- Kings Office Supplies Limited1 contract
- N1 Visual Ltd1 contract
- Qflow Promotions Ltd1 contract
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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.