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Periodicals and Associated Services

APUC Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:38

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2024 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Nov 2023 at 08:39

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by APUC Limited, concerns the "Periodicals and Associated Services" contract, encompassing the supply and delivery of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. Targeted institutions span HE/FE institutions in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and several other public bodies. The procurement, valued at GBP 38 million, is conducted through an open procedure and currently resides in the award stage. The awarded contract, worth GBP 36 million, was signed on 28th February 2025 with EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, who will serve as the subscription agent. The contract, registered under CPV code 22200000, caters to goods delivery in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and its framework agreement sustains services and community benefits, including internships and training opportunities.

This tender invites businesses with strong capabilities in managing subscriptions and distribution of periodicals, offering significant scope for growth through partnerships with educational and governmental bodies. The contract allows enterprises to showcase innovative management systems and engage in high-profile collaborations. Companies equipped with robust logistics, digital supply chain capabilities, and a commitment to community benefits will find this opportunity aligned with both operational goals and corporate responsibility mandates. The tender fosters potential growth, especially for those seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Authority undertook a procurement exercise to appoint a Subscription Agent to supply to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority undertook a procurement exercise to appoint a Subscription Agent to supply to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. Periodical are defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to provide the service to: * HE/FE institutions in Scotland * HE institutions of Northern Ireland * The members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries(SCURL) * The Scottish Government * NHS Education Scotland (SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/01/2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 31/12/2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement by Institutions for the service provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0416f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22210000 - Newspapers

22211000 - Journals

22211100 - Official journals

22212000 - Periodicals

22212100 - Serials

22213000 - Magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2024Expired
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

Further Information

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