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

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully awarded a procurement contract titled "SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025" primarily focused on general public services within the services category. The contract pertains to a framework arrangement valued at up to £40,000,000, and it was officially signed on 2 September 2025. This procurement process follows an open procedure method, facilitating a competitive and transparent tendering process. Managed by the Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) in Edinburgh, the awarded contract will conclude on 30 September 2025, with the potential for renewal based on performance and need. Covering a wide array of services from design and publishing to delivery and distribution, this extensive framework agreement is aimed at benefiting numerous Scottish public sector bodies, including health boards, educational institutions, and various government agencies across the UK region. Notable milestones in the procurement timeline included the bid submission deadline on 26 March 2025 and the start of the award period on the same day.

This framework offers diverse business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering comprehensive publishing and design services. It represents an ideal opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, within the print, design, and associated services sectors to expand their services to a broad public sector market. With a significant emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness, the tender is suitable for businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, cost-competitive services in a structured framework setting. Additionally, the contract’s community benefits clause encourages engagement with local SMEs, promoting subcontracting opportunities to enhance local economic development. These facets make the framework appealing to companies aiming to leverage public sector experiences to stimulate business development and establish strong, sustainable partnerships within the Scottish government framework.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS Group (Scotland ) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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