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Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders

APUC LIMITED

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05 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question is conducted by APUC Limited for the "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders," primarily serving the higher and further education sectors in Scotland. This initiative falls under the education industry category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement stage is complete, having finalised the awards on 31st October 2017, with the contract delivery locations within Scotland, specifically benefiting institutions such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in academic and foreign language print materials. Companies that manufacture or supply educational resources—especially those with experience in servicing higher education organisations—are well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of various institutions under the aegis of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) further broadens the potential for collaboration and growth within this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders

Notice Description

The Authority has appointed 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). The agreement will also be open to Scotland Excel and their members.

Lot Information

Foreign language Publications

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.

English language and UK non-English language Publication

The appointment of 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309148
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20178 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
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
Post Town
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=FEB309148
    Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority has appointed 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). The agreement will also be open to Scotland Excel and their members.

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