Award

Leaflet Printing - 7 Titles

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Leaflet Printing - 7 Titles" within the industry category of General Public Services. This contract pertains to the printing of leaflets, with APS Group (Scotland) Ltd being appointed as the supplier under a contract valued at GBP 2,721.99. The procurement followed a limited method, specifically a call-off from the SP-17-028 framework for Publishing, Print, Design, and Associated Services, which was awarded without prior competition advertisement. It includes a single completed lot for printing and production, and the award was finalised on 25th September 2025. The procurement was part of a standard tender process but fell outside the application scope of certain procurement directives.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in printing and publishing services to engage with national agencies, specifically within the context of framework agreements where direct call-offs are conducted. Large-scale printing enterprises with the capability to efficiently handle high-volume orders without extensive competition are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The location concentration in Edinburgh suggests opportunities for local businesses looking to establish or expand their services in central Scotland. Leveraging framework agreements like SP-17-028 can grant businesses repeat engagements with public authorities, enhancing their footprint in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Leaflet Printing - 7 Titles

Notice Description

Production of leaflets.

Procurement Information

Call off from SP-17-028 - Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

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
£2,721 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
grant.caufield@nrscotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

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