Planning

Supply of Print and eBooks

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

24 Feb 2021 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, which serves as a central purchasing body on behalf of higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions in Scotland. The tender, titled "Supply of Print and eBooks," is classified under the CPV code for library books and falls within the goods category. Currently in the planning stage, the process is set to engage potential suppliers through a Supplier Engagement day, with future notices expected on 2nd August 2021. The delivery of services will be focused in Scotland, specifically benefiting institutions that are members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in academic content, including printed books, e-books, and e-textbook collections. Companies capable of providing a wide array of library resources are encouraged to participate, as the forthcoming framework agreement will allow them to supply numerous educational institutions in Scotland. This opens pathways for collaboration with well-established entities such as the National Library of Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland, making it an attractive venture for publishers looking to expand their market reach in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Print and eBooks

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The resulting framework agreement will be open to the members of : Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Additional information: The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003649-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

22114400 - Printed music

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Lorona Watts
Contact Email
lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428950

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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