--- title: "Print & Associated Services 2023" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-03-30" --- # Print & Associated Services 2023 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for "Print & Associated Services 2023" as part of their ongoing commitment to sourcing essential services for Scottish public sector bodies. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the existing multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework expiring on 31 March 2023. Interested parties are invited to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) using the specified online questionnaire, available until 12:00 hrs on 21 April 2022. The framework has an estimated value of £24 million over four years, and the procurement will encompass multiple lots to ensure comprehensive service coverage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the printing and associated services sectors. Companies that provide digital, litho, and web printing services, as well as those offering specialised printing solutions like specimen bags and labels, are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, suppliers can not only contribute to shaping future requirements but also potentially secure long-term contracts with various public sector organisations across Scotland. Engaging with this procurement process may enhance business prospects and foster economic growth within the industry. ## Notice The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022 ### Lot Information Digital, Litho & Web Based Print Services The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Specimen Bags - Special Printing The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Special Labels - Special Printing The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 31 March 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22310000 - Postcards - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery - 22820000 - Forms - 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels - 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms - 30199761 - Bar-coded labels - 79520000 - Reprographic services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79821000 - Print finishing services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services - 79933000 - Design support services - 79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444780 Print & Associated Services 2023 - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Specimen Bags (NHS specific); Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 31 March 2023. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 12:00hrs on 21 April 2022 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363 - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/printandassociatedservices2023 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=688363 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000688363.json.