Planning

Print & Associated Services 2023

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for "Print & Associated Services 2023" as part of their ongoing commitment to sourcing essential services for Scottish public sector bodies. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the existing multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework expiring on 31 March 2023. Interested parties are invited to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) using the specified online questionnaire, available until 12:00 hrs on 21 April 2022. The framework has an estimated value of £24 million over four years, and the procurement will encompass multiple lots to ensure comprehensive service coverage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the printing and associated services sectors. Companies that provide digital, litho, and web printing services, as well as those offering specialised printing solutions like specimen bags and labels, are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, suppliers can not only contribute to shaping future requirements but also potentially secure long-term contracts with various public sector organisations across Scotland. Engaging with this procurement process may enhance business prospects and foster economic growth within the industry.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Print & Associated Services 2023

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022

Lot Information

Digital, Litho & Web Based Print Services

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.

Specimen Bags - Special Printing

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.

Special Labels - Special Printing

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22310000 - Postcards

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22820000 - Forms

30192800 - Self-adhesive labels

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199761 - Bar-coded labels

79520000 - Reprographic services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Neil MacTavish
Contact Email
neil.mactavish@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7941200168

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780
    Print & Associated Services 2023 - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363-2022-03-30T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2022-03-30T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-4",
            "name": "Scottish Government",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Government"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Atlantic Quay,",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "G2 8LU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Neil MacTavish",
                "email": "neil.mactavish@gov.scot",
                "telephone": "+44 7941200168",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.scotland.gov.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Scottish Government",
        "id": "org-4"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "MAR444780",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "Print & Associated Services 2023",
                "description": "The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "SP-22-006",
        "title": "Print & Associated Services 2023",
        "description": "The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "22000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "22100000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "22310000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "22800000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "22820000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "30192800",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "30199761",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "30199700",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79520000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79810000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79821000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79823000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79824000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79933000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "79971000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "22000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "22458000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "2"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "22000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "30192800",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "30199761",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "3"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 24000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Digital, Litho & Web Based Print Services",
                "description": "The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "title": "Specimen Bags - Special Printing",
                "description": "The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.",
                "status": "planned"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "title": "Special Labels - Special Printing",
                "description": "The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2022-06-30T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "79800000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022. 1. Foreword and Acknowledgements Scottish Procurement is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies. Scottish Procurement aims to deliver benefits to the people of Scotland through improved value for money for taxpayers, improved goods and services for all our citizens and economic opportunities for Scotland. This is achievable through effective collaboration throughout the procurement cycle. 2. Purpose The purpose of this questionnaire is to ensure that all Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies have an opportunity to help shape and influence future requirements for Print and Associated Services, and extend business across the Scottish Public Sector. The current multi-supplier Print and Associated Services Framework Agreement is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Action to relet this Framework Agreement is about to commence and in order to assist with the strategy development, Scottish Procurement is seeking your views and opinion regarding the requirements set out in this Request for Information. This information will be used to develop the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Print & Associated Services. No information provided under this request will be used to make judgements regarding supplier performance, capacity or capability under any future procurement process. 3. Print & Associated Services Framework (2023) Portfolio It is vital that the procurement strategy is correctly informed and formulated to ensure that the Print & Associated Services Framework (2023) portfolio can be brought to market in its optimal form. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, Scottish Procurement recognises the value of suppliers and industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non competitive and non judgmental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This new Framework is likely to be a Cat \"A\" procurement, split into Lots as per the current iteration. The portfolio estimated value is 24,000,000 GBP over 4 years (6,000,000 GBP per annum). 4. Procurement Model The following procurement objectives have been defined for the new Framework: - To establish a supply base with broad service coverage to deliver a high quality of service; - To negotiate and implement a framework that delivers best economic value across the whole of the Scottish public sector; - Improve the sharing of best practice and knowledge and increased efficiency; and - Establish a Framework which has a positive impact on the Scottish economy and society. In striving to achieve these objectives, the strategy will also seek to consider its impact on: - Incumbent and potential suppliers; - The long term competition in the provision of Print & Associated Services to the public sector in Scotland; - The need for continuity of service provision between current and proposed contractual arrangements; - The need for choice and flexibility to be retained in order to address certain specific needs of individual end user organisations; - Delivering Sustainable Procurement - seeking opportunities for Community Benefits, and; - In accordance with Scottish Government policy, the Application of Fair Work First Criteria of which it is our expectation that suppliers will pay the Real Living Wage. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=688363. (SC Ref:688363)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice"
}