Print & Associated Services 2027
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What this is
Prior Information Notice / RFI (May 2026): the Scottish Government's SPPD is re-letting the national Print & Associated Services framework (current one expires 30 April 2027) for the whole Scottish public sector — Lot 1 digital, litho and web-based print services; Lot 3 special labels / special printing (NHS-specific). Estimated GBP 36,000,000 over 4 years (~GBP 9m/year). RFI questionnaire (Microsoft Forms) closed 5 June 2026; the contract notice is estimated for 14 August 2026 — the tender is imminent. Fair Work First (Real Living Wage) expected.
Key points
- National re-let of Scotland's public-sector print framework — GBP 36m over 4 years
- Lots: digital/litho/web print + NHS special labels
- Tender expected ~14 August 2026 — prepare now
- Fair Work First / Real Living Wage expected of suppliers
- Multi-supplier — strong opportunity for Scottish print firms
Who can bid
RFI stage (closed 5 June 2026); the framework tender is expected from ~14 August 2026 — register interest on PCS now. Multi-supplier Cat A framework serving all Scottish public bodies.
How it is scored
Per the follow-on tender; objectives include broad coverage, best economic value, continuity and Scottish-economy impact.
Money
GBP 36m over 4 years (~GBP 9m/year) across the Scottish public sector.
Performance guarantee
Fair Work First criteria — Real Living Wage payment expected; community benefits sought.
How to submit
Via the follow-on framework tender on PCS.
Clarifications
marta.sito@gov.scot.
Contract period
4 years from ~May 2027 (replacing the framework expiring 30 April 2027).
Classification
CPV 79800000 — Printing and related services 22000000 — Printed matter and related products79810000 — Printing services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.