Award

Printing and Associated Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Printing and Associated Services" was initiated by West Lothian Council, a regional and local authority situated in Livingston, UK. The process involves the provision of various printing services across multiple service areas within the council. The procurement was facilitated through a direct award without prior competitive bidding, leveraging the Scottish Government’s Framework Agreement for Print and Associated Services 2023. This tender fell under the services category and was completed as of 23rd April 2025. The contract, which has been signed, involved multiple locations under the UKM78 region with activities classified under the CPV codes 79800000 - 79820000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in printing services. By participating in such framework agreements, businesses can secure ongoing work with substantial public sector clients. The awarded companies, including Winter & Simpson Print Ltd, Harlow Printing, and others, demonstrate a focus on specialised print production and management services, making this tender particularly advantageous for firms offering high-quality litho and digital web print capabilities. The procurement approach highlights the value of being part of established frameworks, which can benefit businesses seeking to expand their reach within the public sector while ensuring consistent work flow and payment.

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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.. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayleigh.valentine@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
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

MACKAY & INGLIS

MBM PRINT

MCALLISTER LITHO GLASGOW

PANDA PRINT

PRINTWELL

STERLING PRESS

STREAMLINE CORPORATE

THE EVOLVE GROUP

WINTER & SIMPSON

WINTER & SIMPSON PRINT LTD INC BARR PRINTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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