---
title: "CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793308"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-14"
---

# CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793308

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## Summary

Fife Council has completed the procurement process titled "CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges" within the General public services industry category. Based in Glenrothes, UK (postal code KY7 5LT), Fife Council initiated this procurement through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusive rights held by the designated supplier. The contract, valued at £108,000, was signed on 14th June 2023 and is focused on providing printing services for school travel passes. The awarding stage has been reached, with the successful supplier, APS Group, located in Lisburn, County Antrim, UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, especially SMEs with proven capacity to handle large-scale and specialised printing tasks. APS Group's involvement manifests the potential for growth and collaboration with regional authorities like Fife Council. Companies in print management and those looking to expand their contracts in public services will find this tender beneficial for establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing their market presence. The limited procurement method underscores the importance of exclusive expertise and compliance with departmental regulations, aligning well with firms adept at meeting such criteria.

## Notice

For the provision of printing Fife Council's requirement for school travel passes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Fife Council's use of the Crown Commercial Services Print Management Services RM6170. This contract is for the Provision of Printing of Blue Badges.

### Procurement Information

Fife Council procurement can only use the supplier designated by the department of transport. That is what this contract is.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525997 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525997

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525997
  CFM0189 - Provision of Printing Blue Badges - For the provision of printing Fife Council's requirement for school travel passes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793308

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