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Print & Associated Services 2027

Scottish Government

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD), is in the planning stage of the "Print & Associated Services 2027" procurement process. This upcoming framework aims to replace the existing multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework due to expire on 30 April 2027. The initiative, located in the UKM region (Scotland), encompasses services in digital, litho, and web-based print, as well as special printing for labels specific to NHS requirements. This planned tender, carrying a value of £36 million over four years, is currently seeking input from stakeholders through a non-competitive request for information. Interested parties have until 23:00 on 5 June 2026 to provide their insights via an online questionnaire. The procurement is guided by the category of general public services within the COFOG framework and is anticipated to advance to the tender stage with a future notice date set for 14 August 2026.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and associated services, particularly those able to deliver digital, litho, and web-based print services, along with specialised label printing for healthcare needs. Companies that can offer comprehensive service coverage across digital and traditional printing methods, while ensuring high quality and cost efficiency, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process aims to establish a framework that supports the sharing of best practices and enhances the economic value for the Scottish public sector. Additionally, the focus on sustainable procurement and adherence to the Real Living Wage as per the Fair Work First criteria underlines the government's commitment to fostering positive socio-economic impacts, making this an attractive opportunity for companies aligned with these values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print & Associated Services 2027

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 30 April 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ZkEc3UDhCc The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 5 June 2026

Lot Information

Digital, Litho & Web Based Print Services

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 30 April 2027.

Special Labels - Special Printing

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 30 April 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831986
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555861
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22310000 - Postcards

22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

22820000 - Forms

30192800 - Self-adhesive labels

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199761 - Bar-coded labels

79520000 - Reprographic services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555861
    Print & Associated Services 2027 - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 30 April 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ZkEc3UDhCc The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 5 June 2026

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