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SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 15:29

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 16:26

Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is engaged in a procurement process titled "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025," focusing on publishing services within the Scottish public sector. This framework agreement, with an estimated value of GBP 40,000,000, is designed to serve various Scottish public bodies, including agencies, health boards, educational institutions, and social landlords. The current contract status is "complete," with the award granted to APS Group (Scotland) Ltd on 2nd September 2025. Located in Edinburgh, UKM, the framework will operate over a four-year term, concluding on 30th September 2025. The open procurement procedure ensures transparency and competitiveness, with quality and cost being the primary criteria for contractor selection.

The PPDAS framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in design services, publishing, print, and associated sectors. It targets SMEs, with at least 50% of supply chain opportunities reserved for them, fostering business growth and development. The framework includes a variety of services such as design services, print, display materials, and distribution services, making it particularly suitable for enterprises that can offer a comprehensive range of publishing and design solutions. Additionally, integrating community benefit requirements encourages businesses to contribute to skill development and employment, providing further opportunities for industry stakeholders to participate in meaningful economic activities within Scotland.

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Notice Title

SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) across the Scottish Public Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) framework is due to expire on 30 September 2025. The agreement is for a period of 4 years. The Contractor must be able to provide the full range of services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include (but are not limited) to the following: - Design Services - Publishing Services - Print Services - Display Materials - Promotional Items - Distribution Services - Delivery Services - Other Services

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4-year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053293-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

30192700 - Stationery

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

31682230 - Graphic display panels

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

34928470 - Signage

39133000 - Display units

39154100 - Exhibition stands

39171000 - Display cases

39294100 - Information and promotion products

71354100 - Digital mapping services

79530000 - Translation services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

79970000 - Publishing services

79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Marta Sito
Contact Email
marta.sito@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

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