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title: "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522940"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2017-12-20"
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# Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522940

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is set to initiate a procurement process titled "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018" aimed at providing these services to the Scottish Public Sector. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a notable estimated value of £70 million. Key dates to be aware of include a future notice date of 31 January 2018, and the current PPDAS framework's expiry on 30 September 2018. The procurement is categorised under services, with a focus on various sectors related to publishing and design.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing, print, and design services, as well as those involved in associated sectors such as graphic design and media production. Companies with expertise in sustainable procurement measures will particularly benefit, aligning with the Scottish Government's objectives. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector framework should consider preparing to engage in this tender, as it supports a wide range of SMEs and larger firms capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions.

## Notice

Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) to the Scottish Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD) 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 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305027 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM 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
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 30234400 - Digital versatile disks (DVDs)
- 30237380 - CD-ROM
- 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

- 20 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305027

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305027
  Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018 - Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) to the Scottish Public Sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=522940
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522940

## Provenance

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