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Books & Maps - Retail

VisitScotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Nov 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is seeking suppliers for a framework contract titled "Books & Maps - Retail," aimed at providing retail books and maps for various outlets across Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 2 April 2019. The total contract value is £2,310,000 and relates to the procurement of goods classified under CPV code 22114000. The delivery will occur across locations in Scotland, and the original tender period ended on 7 January 2019, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail and publishing sectors, particularly those specialising in books and maps. Businesses that can demonstrate understanding of the tourist market in Scotland, along with the ability to provide quality products at competitive prices, will be well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, successful bidders may highlight any community benefits in their submissions, aligning with VisitScotland's commitment to fostering social and environmental advantages through their procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Books & Maps - Retail

Notice Description

The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps to be sold in a range of outlets across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps to be sold in outlets across Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566092
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354530
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,310,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2021

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VisitScotland
Additional Buyers

Historic Environment Scotland

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Bookspeed

Lomond Books Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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