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Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders

APUC Limited

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28 Jul 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders." This initiative falls under the education industry category and involves the supply of print books from various academic publishers to higher and further education institutions across Scotland. The tender period will close on 29 August 2017, with the award period commencing on the same day. The total estimated value of this procurement is £15 million, with an open procurement method allowing for broad competition among suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those specialising in academic literature and educational resources. Companies that offer print books, both in English and foreign languages, are well-positioned to compete for contract awards. With potential participation in a framework agreement involving multiple contractors, successful bidders may also benefit from long-term relationships with Scottish educational institutions, enhancing their market presence and revenue streams in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of Print Books and Standing Order from a wide range of academic publishers, and the associated services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, together with the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh under the auspices of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)

Lot Information

English language and UK non-English language Publications

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of English language and UK non-English language print books & standing orders with associated services. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland, National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and their members. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 03.11.2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 01.11.2019 The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Foreign language Publications

For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of Foreign language print books & standing orders with associated services. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland, National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and their members. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290984
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
February 2021

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290984
    Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of Print Books and Standing Order from a wide range of academic publishers, and the associated services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, together with the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh under the auspices of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)

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