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Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for Discover Magazine,other Library Publications and associated services

National Library of Scotland

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15 Jan 2026 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Library of Scotland involves contracting for Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for "Discover Magazine" and other library publications, classified under the publishing services industry. This contract is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is currently in the award update stage as of January 2026. The process has undergone a modification to its initial terms due to unforeseeable circumstances linked to the Library’s public discourse, which led to an increase in the contract value by up to 50%. The modification has been managed under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, acknowledging changes driven by unforeseen conditions that did not fundamentally alter the contract's nature.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in publishing, design, and distribution services to expand their portfolios and customer base by aligning with the esteemed National Library of Scotland. Organisations well-suited to bid include those providing design support, printing services, translation, and artistic literary creation. The successful bidder, Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd, exemplifies how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage such contracts to gain substantial growth in partnership with prominent national institutions. Being familiar with the cultural and regional nuances within the UK will be advantageous for potential bidders looking to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for Discover Magazine,other Library Publications and associated services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice informs about modifications made to the Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for the Library's publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79530000 - Translation services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822500 - Graphic design services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

79970000 - Publishing services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Library of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

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