DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Southampton City Council ("the Council") will procure all its Design, Print and Related Services requirements using a Dynamic Purchasing System contract ("DPS")

The Council has worked with Panacea Applications Limited to introduce a web based system, Panacea Software ("DPS Portal"), to manage this DPS. The Council will use this system for the procurement of all their Design, Print and Related Services ("the Services").

The Council's intention is to share the 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.