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CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges

FIFE COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed the procurement process titled "CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges" within the General public services industry category. Based in Glenrothes, UK (postal code KY7 5LT), Fife Council initiated this procurement through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusive rights held by the designated supplier. The contract, valued at £108,000, was signed on 14th June 2023 and is focused on providing printing services for school travel passes. The awarding stage has been reached, with the successful supplier, APS Group, located in Lisburn, County Antrim, UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, especially SMEs with proven capacity to handle large-scale and specialised printing tasks. APS Group's involvement manifests the potential for growth and collaboration with regional authorities like Fife Council. Companies in print management and those looking to expand their contracts in public services will find this tender beneficial for establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing their market presence. The limited procurement method underscores the importance of exclusive expertise and compliance with departmental regulations, aligning well with firms adept at meeting such criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges

Notice Description

For the provision of printing Fife Council's requirement for school travel passes

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Fife Council's use of the Crown Commercial Services Print Management Services RM6170. This contract is for the Provision of Printing of Blue Badges.

Procurement Information

Fife Council procurement can only use the supplier designated by the department of transport. That is what this contract is.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793308
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525997
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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