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title: "SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025"
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# SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a5a

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is engaged in a procurement process titled "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025," focusing on publishing services within the Scottish public sector. This framework agreement, with an estimated value of GBP 40,000,000, is designed to serve various Scottish public bodies, including agencies, health boards, educational institutions, and social landlords. The current contract status is "complete," with the award granted to APS Group (Scotland) Ltd on 2nd September 2025. Located in Edinburgh, UKM, the framework will operate over a four-year term, concluding on 30th September 2025. The open procurement procedure ensures transparency and competitiveness, with quality and cost being the primary criteria for contractor selection.

The PPDAS framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in design services, publishing, print, and associated sectors. It targets SMEs, with at least 50% of supply chain opportunities reserved for them, fostering business growth and development. The framework includes a variety of services such as design services, print, display materials, and distribution services, making it particularly suitable for enterprises that can offer a comprehensive range of publishing and design solutions. Additionally, integrating community benefit requirements encourages businesses to contribute to skill development and employment, providing further opportunities for industry stakeholders to participate in meaningful economic activities within Scotland.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) across the Scottish Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) framework is due to expire on 30 September 2025. The agreement is for a period of 4 years. The Contractor must be able to provide the full range of services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include (but are not limited) to the following: - Design Services - Publishing Services - Print Services - Display Materials - Promotional Items - Distribution Services - Delivery Services - Other Services

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4-year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053293-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Within 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS GROUP (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 30192700 - Stationery
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
- 31682230 - Graphic display panels
- 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 34928470 - Signage
- 39133000 - Display units
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053293-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005969-2025
- 12 Sep 2024 at 12:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029249-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787762
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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