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title: "Award of Managed Print Services (GGC1046)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Award of Managed Print Services (GGC1046)

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818867

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which is undertaking a project to award Managed Print Services, designated as GGC1046. This project falls within the services category, specifically printed matter and related products, and is governed under the Scottish Government’s Print and Associated Services Framework Agreement (Lot 1 – Litho/Digital/Web Print Services). Located in Glasgow, this initiative aims to appoint a sole supplier to deliver comprehensive managed print services that support various communication and clinical functions critical to the NHS Board's operations. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26 March 2026, with significant activities having commenced on 4 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly those adept at managing stocked print items and Print on Demand order requests efficiently. Firms able to provide a robust supply chain for items such as hospital forms, patient communications, and administrative documentation will find this opportunity aligns well with their services. Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,120,000. This procurement underscores potential for growth in print management solutions, appealing to businesses that can offer innovation in digital and lithographic printing within the healthcare sector in Scotland.

## Notice

This mini competition is being undertaken in accordance with the Scottish Government's Print and Associated Services Framework Agreement (SP-22-006), specifically under Lot 1 - Litho/Digital/Web Print Services.NHS GGC is seeking to appoint a sole supplier to deliver a comprehensive Managed Print Service under this mini competition.This service is critical to the Board's operational effectiveness and supports a wide range of communication and clinical functions. The service will include, but is not limited to, the printing and supply of hospital forms, patient communications, letterheads, leaflets, and other key documentation essential to clinical and administrative operations.As part of this managed service the successful supplier will be required to; manage stock levels for stocked print items, liaise with NHSGGC to reduce stocked items where possible, efficiently manage Print on Demand (POD) order requests and ensure all printed items are delivered accurately in line with the specified time frames outlined within the mandatory requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552598 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NHS FIFE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ESRI (UK; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; LOCHLIE CONSTRUCTION; PANDAPRINT; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE; TRAVELERS INS; VALTECH; VENESKY BROWN; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:39 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552598

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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