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Printing and Associated Services

West Lothian Council

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25 Apr 2025 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Printing and Associated Services" was conducted by West Lothian Council, situated in Livingston, United Kingdom. This call-off from the Scottish Government’s Framework Agreement for Print and Associated Services 2023 involved various print services such as brochures, flyers, and digital web print services. The process was categorised in the industry of "Printing and related services" and was managed through an award procedure without a prior call for competition as part of a limited procurement method. The related procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, valued at £1,000,000, was signed on 23 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial prospects for growth within the printing industry, particularly for SMEs specialising in lithographic and digital print services. Suppliers such as Winter & Simpson Print Ltd and Harlow Printing were among the awardees, indicating that businesses with capabilities in large-scale print production and management could effectively compete in this market. The framework agreement's structure allows for consistent demand, providing potential stability and recurring business for participating suppliers, thus proving advantageous for SMEs aiming to expand their service offerings or client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printing and Associated Services

Notice Description

The provision of printing services to cover multiple service areas within West Lothian Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There was a requirement for the delivery of an extensive range of printing services e.g. brochures, flyers, postcards, burst bound books, posters, business stationery, reports, forms and pads. A production management service was also required, offering advice and assistance regarding the most cost-effective method of delivering a job to meet the required purpose and specification taking into account environmental aspects. Additional information: This is a call off from the Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for Print and Associated Services 2023, Lot 1 - Litho, Digital Web Print Services.

Procurement Information

No open tender progressed. Call off from the Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for Print and Associated Services 2023, Lot 1 - Litho, Digital Web Print Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05077e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016974-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Harlow Printing

J Thomson Colour Printers

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

Mackay & Inglis

McAllister Litho Glasgow

Panda Print

Printwell Limited

Sterling Press Ltd

Streamline Corporate

The Evolve Group

Winter & Simpson Print Ltd inc Barr Printers

winter & simpson

Further Information

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