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Compliant Procurement Frameworks
We’re proud to be an approved supplier on a number of trusted public sector frameworks. These agreements provide a compliant and efficient route to procure high-quality print and digital communications, with the added reassurance of pre-vetted suppliers and agreed terms.
Whether you're a government department, NHS Trust, local authority, education provider or third sector organisation, we can support your needs through the frameworks listed below.
Not sure which one is the best option? Get in touch, we can help.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6297 Framework - Print and Digital Communications
CDS Print Services is one of eight suppliers on Lot 2 of the framework which is a UK wide agreement available to all public sector organisations. Lot 2 is used to run a mini-competition by the buyer. Enabling an organisation to access bespoke, tailored print management solution based on precise requirements and is a commonly used route to market. Lot 2 offers a full range of Print Services to be bought including, pre-production; project and account management; print production (all formats); bulk print; direct mail and transactional print; digital asset management, a full range of finishing services; storage, fulfilment and distribution; digital and transformation services including SMS, email and website.
- Cost savings: Transparent pricing and efficient procurement
- Comprehensive solution: Fully managed print production and support in transitioning to digital solutions
- Compliance: Adherence to strict security and quality standards
- Time savings: Managed operational delivery of your print needs (including supply chain sourcing and management)
- Reduced risk: Rigorous supplier evaluation and contractual safeguards
- Flexibility: Tailored solutions to meet specific organisational needs
- Expert support: Dedicated account management and consultancy
- Carbon reduction: Published carbon reduction plans and compliance checks
HealthTrust Europe - Lot 3 External Print Solutions
The Document, Communication & Print Management framework is designed to support the NHS and other Public Sector Organisations, with goods and services. It is a comprehensive solution in managing document storage and scanning, multi-channel communications requirements, external print requirements and print management solution, efficiently and securely.
CDS Print Services is a Lot 3 supplier, focused on external print solutions tailored to your specific organisational needs.
NHS London Procurement Partnership – Digital Documents Solutions Framework (DDS)
NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) is one of four national procurement hubs serving the health community in London and beyond. Members of the partnership extend across the acute, community and mental health sectors, as well as primary care and clinical commissioning. The DDS Framework covers all Digital Document Solutions that continues to compliantly allow for innovation of products within the lifetime.
The framework is an NHS CCF accredited route, comprising of a single lot that covers:
• Internal and External print
• Inbound & Outbound Communication Services
• Scanning
• Document Storage
• Electronic Document Record Management Solutions
• Digital Dictation Services
• Workflow Processes that encompass a catalogue approach allowing suppliers to add products.
Cresent Purchasing Consortium - Lot 2 - Print and Digital Services
This is a not-for-profit run framework, specialising in the educational sector.
Using this framework supports Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s ‘Giving Back’ initiative. The charity's focus is to provide grants supporting SEND, wellbeing and addressing absenteeism.
Services included:
• External print and related services
• Flyers and posters
• Curriculum booklets / prospectuses
• Wall stickers
• Basic design, artwork, and page layout
• Mail management services, including mail room services
Dukefield / Print and Associated Services Framework, including Hybrid Mail and Digital Transformation Solutions
The Framework is designed and structured with education sector organisations in mind but is available for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector and throughout the UK
The framework provides access to a comprehensive suite of services and solutions including but not limited to the following:
• Print
• Design
• Hybrid Mail
• Digital Transformation Solutions
• Cloud Services
• Document management services
• Document Storage
• Mailing and Mail Management Solutions
