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Supply of Digital Publications and Services

Scotland Excel

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

18 May 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel is conducting an open procurement process for a framework entitled "Supply of Digital Publications and Services," aimed at providing a range of digital materials including e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Comics. The framework will cover various locations throughout Scotland, with completed contracts recently signed on 12 April 2018. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 5 December 2017. Businesses interested in this project should note that Scotland Excel operates as a central purchasing body, facilitating procurement for local authorities and associated NHS entities across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital publishing and multimedia services. Companies capable of providing digital content production, delivery technologies, or related services may find it beneficial to participate in this framework. Prospective bidders should have a strong understanding of e-content distribution, platform integration, and the ability to meet the quality and compliance standards specified in procurement documents. Additionally, this framework allows for multiple lots, providing flexibility for both small and large businesses to engage based on their capabilities and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Digital Publications and Services

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.

Lot Information

E-Audiobooks

This lot is for the supply of E-Audiobooks and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods.

E-Books

This lot is for the supply of E-Books and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for up to two one year periods.

E-Magazines

This lot is for the supply of E-Magazines and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods.

E-Comics

This lot is for the supply of E-Comics and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Renewal: This framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317293
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

64216200 - Electronic information services

79970000 - Publishing services

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2017Expired
Award Date
12 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283646
    Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - This Prior Information Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The anticipated scope of materials covered under the renewal may include, but not be limited to Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. This will replace the existing framework expiring on 31.10.2017. The renewal may be wider in scope, structure and operation to reflect market changes. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Scotland Excel to discuss the products and services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development. Scotland Excel are considering the inclusion of e-books, e-audio and e-magazines.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300448
    Supply of Digital Publications and Services - This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317293
    Supply of Digital Publications and Services - This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics.

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