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The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections

APUC Limited

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05 Feb 2018 at 00:00

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

APUC Limited is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement for "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections," which is classified under the education industry. This tender encompasses various contracts awarded for supplying eBooks to higher education and further education institutions in Scotland, including notable organisations like the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The procurement was completed using an open method, involving a competitive bidding process, with all contracts awarded as of November 29, 2017.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational materials, particularly those offering eBooks and digital content solutions. Companies that can provide a diverse range of academic publications, digital rights management (DRM) compliant offerings, or multi-vendor eBook platforms will find potential for growth and expansion through participation in future tenders under this framework. The partnerships formed through this process can enhance visibility and collaboration within the educational sector across Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections

Notice Description

The Authority has appointed a number of 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

Title by Title purchase

The appointment of 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks on a Title by Title basis. This exercise was 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.

eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM

The appointment of up to 10 contractors for the supply and delivery ofeBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM. The exercise was 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.

Multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM

For the appointment of 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks through multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM. This exercise wasundertaken 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.

Multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform

The appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks via a multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform. The exercise was 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-r6ebe6-0000528085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309147
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

22113000 - Library 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
29 Nov 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
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=FEB309147
    The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections - The Authority has appointed a number of 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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