Tender

Graphic Design Services

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust Limited invites interest for its tender titled "Graphic Design Services", seeking to establish a single supplier framework for graphic design services across Scotland. This procurement process, classified under the infrastructure services industry category, is guided by an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates for this tender include a submission deadline of 15th May 2026 by noon, with the award period commencing immediately after. Located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Futures Trust Limited operates as a non-departmental public body committed to promoting cost-effective public infrastructure projects. Interested parties are encouraged to consult the comprehensive Invitation to Tender document available online.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design services, particularly those capable of handling large scale projects within the infrastructure domain. With a contract value of £100,000 and potential renewal for an additional 12 months at the discretion of the Scottish Futures Trust, the framework agreement provides stability and long-term collaboration prospects. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement include those with robust portfolios in graphic design, a strong capability to deliver innovative and cost-efficient solutions, as well as those that demonstrate technical and economic competence as outlined in the selection criteria. It is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their client base within the Scottish public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphic Design Services

Notice Description

The purchase of graphic design services on a single supplier framework basis, in accordance with the Invitation to Tender uploaded as a separate document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Graphic Design Services for Scottish Futures Trust Limited, as more fully described in the Invitation to Tender, uploaded as a separate attachment.

Renewal: option to renew for a further 12 months, to be exercised at SFT's discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830301
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554561
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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