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title: "Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for Discover Magazine,other Library Publications and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606b7"
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buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for Discover Magazine,other Library Publications and associated services

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606b7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the National Library of Scotland involves contracting for Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for "Discover Magazine" and other library publications, classified under the publishing services industry. This contract is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is currently in the award update stage as of January 2026. The process has undergone a modification to its initial terms due to unforeseeable circumstances linked to the Library’s public discourse, which led to an increase in the contract value by up to 50%. The modification has been managed under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, acknowledging changes driven by unforeseen conditions that did not fundamentally alter the contract's nature.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in publishing, design, and distribution services to expand their portfolios and customer base by aligning with the esteemed National Library of Scotland. Organisations well-suited to bid include those providing design support, printing services, translation, and artistic literary creation. The successful bidder, Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd, exemplifies how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage such contracts to gain substantial growth in partnership with prominent national institutions. Being familiar with the cultural and regional nuances within the UK will be advantageous for potential bidders looking to compete in this sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice informs about modifications made to the Design, Editing, Production and Distribution Services for the Library's publications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003513-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £322,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT PUBLICATIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003513-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nls.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639065
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:634350-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11622
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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