Tender

Retail - Supply of Books, Calendars & Postcards

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking to establish a framework contract for the supply of retail books, calendars, and postcards, primarily focused on the printed books category. This procurement process, identified under the tender ID "HES/C/4313", falls within the industry classification of printed goods and has been initiated via an open procedure. It involves supplying various items to multiple locations across the United Kingdom, particularly targeting the UKM region. The procurement stage is currently active and set for the tender period ending on 17th September 2025, with the same date marking the commencement of the award stage. The contract period is initially two years, with a potential extension of an additional two years upon completion of the initial term.

This procurement opportunity offers a significant chance for businesses specialising in the retail and supply of printed materials, particularly those dealing with books, calendars, and postcards, to expand their market presence. Suppliers with a strong focus on quality, economic stability, and the ability to provide community benefits will be well-suited for this tender. The contract is open to competition through an electronic submission method, providing ease of access for interested suppliers. Additionally, by leveraging this opportunity, businesses can benefit from a long-term contract relationship with a nationally recognised authority, Historic Environment Scotland, contributing to sustained business growth and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail - Supply of Books, Calendars & Postcards

Notice Description

HES and The Scottish Parliament Shop are looking to establish a framework contract that will cover the supply of Retail books, calendars and postcards to various locations across the country.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details of the requirement.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years are up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049613-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for retender in 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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