Dynamic Purchasing System for Design, Print and Related Services

The Council's intention is to share this Dynamic Purchasing System Contract ("DPS") with other public sector bodies in the UK.

Therefore, other local authorities, NHS and government bodies shall be permitted to award contracts under the DPS for the provision of the Services in its own geographical area upon entering an access agreement with the Council.

The DPS is divided into the following service categories (each being a "Service Category"): • Lot 1: Standard print • Lot 2: Mailing • Lot 3: Large format, signage and display printing • Lot 4: Security printing and Confidential Printing - General • Lot 5: Branded promotional products, specialist printing and binders • Lot 6: Creative services, design and artwork for print and digital media • Lot 7: Copywriting and proof-reading • Lot 8: Photography • Lot 9: Digital communications • Lot 10: Marketing communications • Lot 11: Filming and Videography • Lot 12: Door-to-door Distribution • Lot 13: Security Printing - Electoral Services When applying for membership of the DPS, Suppliers are invited to select which Service Category or Categories they wish to apply for.

There is no limit on the number of Service Categories that a Supplier may apply for.