Award

Award of printing and distribution of waste and recycling calendars

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Award of printing and distribution of waste and recycling calendars" under tender reference ELC-25-0501. The contract was awarded using the open procedure, a method conducive for competitive bidding. The services pertain to the main procurement category of services, specifically within the CPV classification 79800000. Located in East Lothian, Scotland (region UKM73), this procurement falls under the general public services category. The award notice for this contract was published on 28th April 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for service providers specialised in printing and distribution, as evidenced by APS Group (Scotland) Ltd's success in securing the contract. SMEs, like APS Group, are well-positioned to compete in this type of procurement under a framework agreement, such as the Scottish Government's PPDAS. The contract value of £60,739 highlights the potential financial gain for businesses able to meet the requirements and deliver efficient services in publishing, print, and design. Companies aiming to expand within local government contracts should consider this framework when looking to diversify or grow their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of printing and distribution of waste and recycling calendars

Notice Description

Printing and distribution of waste and recycling calendars.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Printing and distribution of waste and recycling calendars.. This is a call off from the Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for Procurement - publishing, print and design (PPDAS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529035
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,739 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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