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Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services" contract, classified under general public services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, applicable to services within the Glasgow region, specifically UKM82. The contract reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026, with a significant focus on delivering a fully managed service for publishing, print, design, and associated services. This contract, with an active status, was signed on 24th February 2026, carrying a value of £5,992,328 GBP. The buyer, Glasgow City Council, ensures compliance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing sufficient standstill periods post-award announcement to entertain challenges or disputes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the publishing and design industry, presenting potential for businesses offering innovative solutions in print and design services. With APS Group (Scotland) Ltd awarded the contract, small to medium enterprises may find prospects in subcontracting, provided they adhere to prompt payment conditions. Companies capable of delivering services like consultancy in design, comprehensive asset publishing, artwork formatting, and print solutions will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This could enhance their portfolio of local government contracts and expand their footprint in the Scottish municipal service sector. Economic operators should remain informed about Glasgow City Council procurement announcements to anticipate upcoming opportunities tailored to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services

Notice Description

Fully managed service for publishing, print, design and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council and its arm's length organisation deliver a wide range of services and events and have a requirement for fully managed design services, consultancy services, a full and accessible publishing service, artwork, formatting and setting, cartography, binding and finishing, stationery including, compliments slips and letter headed paper, promotional and display items as well as any other ad hoc print requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552210
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

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79821000 - Print finishing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,992,328 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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