---
title: "Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000503853"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2017-07-11"
---

# Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework Agreement

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000503853

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has successfully completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS)". The procurement was initiated via an open procedure, with the award notice issued on 11 July 2017. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 1 October 2014, indicating a long-term engagement for services related to publishing and design within the health industry. The services are to be delivered in Edinburgh, and the tender falls under the category of public law governance.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the publishing, printing, and design sectors, particularly those that are registered as SMEs and have experience working within government frameworks. Companies that can provide high-quality publishing and associated services will find this an excellent chance to expand their portfolio, especially within the health sector. Businesses like APS Group (Scotland) Ltd, which successfully won the award, exemplify the type of competitors that can thrive in this environment.

## Notice

Award Notice for the Supply of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services to NES from Scottish Government Framework Contract SP-13-014.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice for the Supply of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services to NES from Scottish Government Framework Contract SP-13-014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289084 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2014 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289084

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289084
  Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework Agreement - Award Notice for the Supply of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services to NES from Scottish Government Framework Contract SP-13-014.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000503853

## Provenance

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