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Office-Related Publications

National Records of Scotland

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19 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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

National Records of Scotland bought office-related publishing services through a call-off under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services Framework. The requirement covers publishing, print production, design, storage and related services commissioned as needed to support NRS’s statutory functions and operational activities. It is a service contract for an organisation responsible for public records and general public services. Delivery is across Scotland, with the buyer based at General Register House in Edinburgh. The arrangement is intended to provide continuity, consistent contract management and value for money across a range of publishing and design requirements. Businesses providing integrated print, publishing, design, storage and fulfilment services are the relevant market.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure as a framework call-off. There was one lot, and the contract was awarded to APS Group (Scotland) Ltd. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and is active. Its value is £369,518.84. The initial term is 40 months, with an option for National Records of Scotland to extend it by up to six months, subject to business requirements, funding and satisfactory performance; the stated value includes the possible extension. One bid was received, submitted electronically. The published outcome records a single supplier for the full requirement. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This award indicates demand from National Records of Scotland for a single supplier able to combine publishing, print, design, storage and related services rather than providing only one isolated capability. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the capacity to manage varied commissions on an as-required basis, maintain continuity throughout a substantial contract, and support both statutory and operational publications. Relevant strengths include reliable print production, professional design, secure storage, fulfilment and coordinated account management. The award also shows that a Scotland-based SME can secure this type of public-sector work, while the single-bid outcome suggests that suppliers with a complete service offer may be well placed to compete when the requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office-Related Publications

Notice Description

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract will support the delivery of NRS's statutory functions and operational requirements through the provision of a range of publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required throughout the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract establishes an overarching arrangement through which NRS may procure publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required to support the delivery of its statutory functions and operational activities. The contract provides NRS with access to a compliant and efficient route for obtaining these services throughout the contract term. Individual requirements will be commissioned on an as-required basis and managed in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The arrangement is intended to support continuity of service, consistent contractual management and value for money across a range of publishing, print and design requirements

Options: The contract includes an option to extend the initial 40-month term by up to 6 months at the discretion of National Records of Scotland (NRS). Any extension will be subject to ongoing business requirements, the continued availability of funding, and satisfactory supplier performance. The total estimated contract value includes the potential extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840530
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562649
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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£369,518 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks 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
National Records of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Postcode Area
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS Group (Scotland ) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562649
    Office-Related Publications - National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract will support the delivery of NRS's statutory functions and operational requirements through the provision of a range of publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required throughout the contract term.

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