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title: "SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787762"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-09-02"
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# SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787762

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has successfully awarded a procurement contract titled "SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025" primarily focused on general public services within the services category. The contract pertains to a framework arrangement valued at up to £40,000,000, and it was officially signed on 2 September 2025. This procurement process follows an open procedure method, facilitating a competitive and transparent tendering process. Managed by the Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) in Edinburgh, the awarded contract will conclude on 30 September 2025, with the potential for renewal based on performance and need. Covering a wide array of services from design and publishing to delivery and distribution, this extensive framework agreement is aimed at benefiting numerous Scottish public sector bodies, including health boards, educational institutions, and various government agencies across the UK region. Notable milestones in the procurement timeline included the bid submission deadline on 26 March 2025 and the start of the award period on the same day.

This framework offers diverse business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering comprehensive publishing and design services. It represents an ideal opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, within the print, design, and associated services sectors to expand their services to a broad public sector market. With a significant emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness, the tender is suitable for businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, cost-competitive services in a structured framework setting. Additionally, the contract’s community benefits clause encourages engagement with local SMEs, promoting subcontracting opportunities to enhance local economic development. These facets make the framework appealing to companies aiming to leverage public sector experiences to stimulate business development and establish strong, sustainable partnerships within the Scottish government framework.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) across the Scottish Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) 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 2025. The agreement is for a period of 4 years. The Contractor must be able to provide the full range of services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include (but are not limited) to the following: - Design Services - Publishing Services - Print Services - Display Materials - Promotional Items - Distribution Services - Delivery Services - Other Services

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4-year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538321 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Within 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## 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
- 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
- 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

- 2 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538321
- 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524298
  SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025 - This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) across the Scottish Public Sector.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538321
  SPPD - Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025 - This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) across the Scottish Public Sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787762
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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