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06 Mar 2018 at 00:00

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17 Nov 2017 at 00:00

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06 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of library books, educational textbooks, and multimedia supplies is being conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, UK. This open tender, titled "Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies," is aimed at renewing a framework that encompasses a range of products, including fiction, non-fiction, reference materials, DVDs, and educational textbooks. The procurement is currently complete, having seen the tender deadline end on 5 December 2017, with award decisions starting from that date. The framework is intended for use by various contracting authorities, including the 32 local authorities in Scotland as well as NHS entities and other educational bodies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing educational and library supplies, particularly those supplying books and multimedia resources. Companies of various sizes, including larger publishers and smaller specialised suppliers, may find this framework beneficial as it addresses a substantial market valued at £56 million, covering multiple categories such as children's literature, educational materials, and multimedia resources. Participation in this tender can be advantageous for businesses aiming to enhance their reach within the public education and library sectors across Scotland, allowing them to form long-term relationships with public authorities through framework agreements and potential follow-on contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies

Notice Description

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, DVD's and audio, large print books and educational textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland.

Lot Information

Adult Fiction & Adult Non-Fiction Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Adult fiction books and Adult non-fiction books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Children's Fiction & Children's Non-Fiction Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Children's fiction books and Children's non-fiction books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Reference and Foreign Language Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Reference books and Foreign Language books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

DVDs

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Digital Versatile Disks (DVDs) for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Audio Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Audio Books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Large Print Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Large Print books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

General Books

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, General books for provision into Public Library establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Bright Red Publishing

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Bright Red Publishing material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Capstone Global Library

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Capstone Global Library material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Harper Collins

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Harper Collins material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Hodder Gibson

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Hodder Gibson material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Jolly Learning

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Jolly Learning material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

McGraw Hill

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, McGraw Hill material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Nelson Thornes

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Nelson Thornes material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Oxford University Press

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Oxford University Press material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Pearson Education

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Pearson Education material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Prim-Ed Publishing

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Prim-Ed Publishing material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Rising Stars UK

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, Rising Stars UK material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

TeeJay Publishers

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under this lot will include but not be limited to, TeeJay Publishers material for provision into School establishments throughout Scotland.. Economic Operators may be excluded from the 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, subject to satisfactory performance and customer satisfaction, for up to two 1 year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000514914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

30234400 - Digital versatile disks (DVDs)

79970000 - Publishing services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 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

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=NOV300309
    Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, DVD's and audio, large print books and educational textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312785
    Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, DVD's and audio, large print books and educational textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland.

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