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The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections

APUC Limited

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01 Aug 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is currently conducting a public procurement process for "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections," aimed at higher education and further education institutions across Scotland, including notable organisations such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an anticipated end date for submissions set for 1st September 2017. This open procedure seeks to engage multiple contractors for the supply of eBooks with a total contract value of £14 million, with the tender process facilitated through electronic submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and educational resource sectors. Companies that specialise in eBook delivery, digital content management, or academic publishing are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with this procurement, eligible businesses can not only expand their client base within Scotland’s educational institutions but also potentially secure long-term contracts with renewal options extending up to four years, fostering sustainable growth and collaboration in the educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors for the supply eBooks and eBook Collections from a wide range of academic publishers 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

eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM

For the appointment of up to 10 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks through multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks via a multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform . 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Title by Title purchase

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks on a Title by Title basis. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000506269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291450
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 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=AUG291450
    The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors for the supply eBooks and eBook Collections from a wide range of academic publishers 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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