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title: "Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826705"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826705

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services" contract, classified under general public services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, applicable to services within the Glasgow region, specifically UKM82. The contract reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026, with a significant focus on delivering a fully managed service for publishing, print, design, and associated services. This contract, with an active status, was signed on 24th February 2026, carrying a value of £5,992,328 GBP. The buyer, Glasgow City Council, ensures compliance with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing sufficient standstill periods post-award announcement to entertain challenges or disputes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the publishing and design industry, presenting potential for businesses offering innovative solutions in print and design services. With APS Group (Scotland) Ltd awarded the contract, small to medium enterprises may find prospects in subcontracting, provided they adhere to prompt payment conditions. Companies capable of delivering services like consultancy in design, comprehensive asset publishing, artwork formatting, and print solutions will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This could enhance their portfolio of local government contracts and expand their footprint in the Scottish municipal service sector. Economic operators should remain informed about Glasgow City Council procurement announcements to anticipate upcoming opportunities tailored to their capabilities.

## Notice

Fully managed service for publishing, print, design and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council and its arm's length organisation deliver a wide range of services and events and have a requirement for fully managed design services, consultancy services, a full and accessible publishing service, artwork, formatting and setting, cartography, binding and finishing, stationery including, compliments slips and letter headed paper, promotional and display items as well as any other ad hoc print requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552210 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,992,328 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552210

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552210
  Provision of Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services - Fully managed service for publishing, print, design and associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826705

## Provenance

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