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title: "Print & Associated Services 2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831986"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Print & Associated Services 2027

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831986

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting through the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD), is in the planning stage of the "Print & Associated Services 2027" procurement process. This upcoming framework aims to replace the existing multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework due to expire on 30 April 2027. The initiative, located in the UKM region (Scotland), encompasses services in digital, litho, and web-based print, as well as special printing for labels specific to NHS requirements. This planned tender, carrying a value of £36 million over four years, is currently seeking input from stakeholders through a non-competitive request for information. Interested parties have until 23:00 on 5 June 2026 to provide their insights via an online questionnaire. The procurement is guided by the category of general public services within the COFOG framework and is anticipated to advance to the tender stage with a future notice date set for 14 August 2026.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and associated services, particularly those able to deliver digital, litho, and web-based print services, along with specialised label printing for healthcare needs. Companies that can offer comprehensive service coverage across digital and traditional printing methods, while ensuring high quality and cost efficiency, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process aims to establish a framework that supports the sharing of best practices and enhances the economic value for the Scottish public sector. Additionally, the focus on sustainable procurement and adherence to the Real Living Wage as per the Fair Work First criteria underlines the government's commitment to fostering positive socio-economic impacts, making this an attractive opportunity for companies aligned with these values.

## Notice

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 30 April 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ZkEc3UDhCc The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 5 June 2026

### Lot Information

Digital, Litho & Web Based Print Services

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 30 April 2027.

Special Labels - Special Printing

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services framework is due to expire on 30 April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22310000 - Postcards
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22820000 - Forms
- 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
- 30199761 - Bar-coded labels
- 79520000 - Reprographic services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555861

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555861
  Print & Associated Services 2027 - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current multi-supplier Print & Associated Services Framework (Litho / Digital / Web; Special Labels (NHS specific) is due to expire on 30 April 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new Print & Associated Services Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/ZkEc3UDhCc The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 5 June 2026

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831986
- https://forms.office.com/e/ZkEc3UDhCc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831986

## Provenance

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