---
title: "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services - Direct Award Call-Off Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777331"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-09-13"
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# Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services - Direct Award Call-Off Contract

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777331

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland has completed its procurement process for the call-off contract titled "Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services - Direct Award Call-Off Contract." This contract falls under the industry category of Recreation, Culture and Religion and is based in Edinburgh. Key dates include the contract signing on 28th August 2024, with the award stage formally concluding by 13th September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the Scottish Government's Framework Agreement (PPDAS 2018). The contract was awarded to APS Group (Scotland) Ltd.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses in the publishing, printing, and design sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in these services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those aiming to establish or strengthen their presence within the Scottish market. The nature of the contract affirms that additional opportunities may arise in future public procurement projects despite the non-exclusive nature of this agreement with the National Galleries of Scotland.

## Notice

This is a call-off Contract from Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018 (SP-17-028) which was awarded to a single Supplier. This notice is provided for information and transparency. The Service Provider acknowledges that it is not the exclusive Service Provider of the Services to NGS and as such no guarantee of work or volume of work has been granted by NGS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off Contract from Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018 (SP-17-028) which was awarded to a sole Supplier. This notice if for information and transparency. The Service Provider acknowledges that it is not the exclusive Service Provider of the Services to NGS and as such no guarantee of work or volume of work has been granted by NGS.. This is a call-off Contract from Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018 (SP-17-028) which was awarded to a sole Supplier. This notice if for information and transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514211 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

- 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514211
  Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services - Direct Award Call-Off Contract - This is a call-off Contract from Scottish Government's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2018 (SP-17-028) which was awarded to a single Supplier. This notice is provided for information and transparency. The Service Provider acknowledges that it is not the exclusive Service Provider of the Services to NGS and as such no guarantee of work or volume of work has been granted by NGS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777331

## Provenance

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