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title: "External Print and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773683"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2024-09-10"
---

# External Print and Associated Services

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773683

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## Summary

North East Scotland College has awarded a contract for the provision of external print and associated services. The contract, identified as SEP513866, falls under the education category and is specific to the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire region. With the procurement process completed and a contract signed on 10th September 2024, the chosen supplier is J Thomson Colour Printers based in Glasgow. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide participation, and marked the end of the tender phase with the current status being 'award' and 'contract'. The contract is valued at £90,000 and covers various printing services classified under CPV codes 79800000, 79810000, 79811000, 79820000, and 79823000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and associated services, particularly SMEs, given that six out of seven bids were from SMEs. The open procurement method ensures that qualified businesses, regardless of size, can compete fairly, provided they meet the required technical and economic selection criteria. Businesses looking to grow their operations in the Aberdeen region or expand their portfolio within the educational sector will find this contract particularly beneficial. Moreover, the possibility of renewal and extensions indicated in the contract terms offers additional prospects for long-term business growth and stability.

## Notice

Award of contract for the provision of external print and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the provision of external print and associated services.

Renewal: Possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The College shall activate the extensions by notification in writing to the contract holder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513866 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 1BN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513866
- 26 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510766

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510766&idx=2
  30th July 2024 - Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510766&idx=3
  30th July 2024 - Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510766&idx=1
  26th July 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510766
  External Print and Associated Services - The College has a requirement for the provision of external print and associated services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513866
  External Print and Associated Services - Award of contract for the provision of external print and associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773683
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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