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title: "Office-Related Publications"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840530"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "National Records of Scotland"
published: "2026-08-19"
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# Office-Related Publications

Buyer: National Records of Scotland  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840530

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## Summary

National Records of Scotland bought office-related publishing services through a call-off under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services Framework. The requirement covers publishing, print production, design, storage and related services commissioned as needed to support NRS’s statutory functions and operational activities. It is a service contract for an organisation responsible for public records and general public services. Delivery is across Scotland, with the buyer based at General Register House in Edinburgh. The arrangement is intended to provide continuity, consistent contract management and value for money across a range of publishing and design requirements. Businesses providing integrated print, publishing, design, storage and fulfilment services are the relevant market.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure as a framework call-off. There was one lot, and the contract was awarded to APS Group (Scotland) Ltd. The contract was signed on 18 August 2026 and is active. Its value is £369,518.84. The initial term is 40 months, with an option for National Records of Scotland to extend it by up to six months, subject to business requirements, funding and satisfactory performance; the stated value includes the possible extension. One bid was received, submitted electronically. The published outcome records a single supplier for the full requirement. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This award indicates demand from National Records of Scotland for a single supplier able to combine publishing, print, design, storage and related services rather than providing only one isolated capability. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the capacity to manage varied commissions on an as-required basis, maintain continuity throughout a substantial contract, and support both statutory and operational publications. Relevant strengths include reliable print production, professional design, secure storage, fulfilment and coordinated account management. The award also shows that a Scotland-based SME can secure this type of public-sector work, while the single-bid outcome suggests that suppliers with a complete service offer may be well placed to compete when the requirement returns.

## Notice

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract will support the delivery of NRS's statutory functions and operational requirements through the provision of a range of publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required throughout the contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract establishes an overarching arrangement through which NRS may procure publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required to support the delivery of its statutory functions and operational activities. The contract provides NRS with access to a compliant and efficient route for obtaining these services throughout the contract term. Individual requirements will be commissioned on an as-required basis and managed in accordance with the framework terms and conditions. The arrangement is intended to support continuity of service, consistent contractual management and value for money across a range of publishing, print and design requirements

Options: The contract includes an option to extend the initial 40-month term by up to 6 months at the discretion of National Records of Scotland (NRS). Any extension will be subject to ongoing business requirements, the continued availability of funding, and satisfactory supplier performance. The total estimated contract value includes the potential extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562649 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 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 | £369,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | National Records of Scotland |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS Group (Scotland ) Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562649

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562649
  Office-Related Publications - National Records of Scotland (NRS) has awarded a call-off contract under the Scottish Government Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) Framework for the provision of publishing, print, design and associated services. The contract will support the delivery of NRS's statutory functions and operational requirements through the provision of a range of publishing, print, design, storage and related services as required throughout the contract term.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840530

## Provenance

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