Planning

Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library "Discover" Magazine and other Corporate Literature

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

03 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland is in the planning stage for the re-let of a recurring contract for "Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library 'Discover' Magazine and other Corporate Literature". This contract, valued at £180,000, will involve the design, production, and editorial content for the Library magazine, which is anticipated to be released three times a year, along with additional requirements such as the Library Annual Report. The contract is set to be formalised by 30 June 2020, with all services executed under the guidance of the Library’s Marketing & Communication Team. The location for service delivery will be in Edinburgh, where the library is situated.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in design and editorial services, particularly those with experience in cultural and corporate literature. Companies involved in printing, marketing, or media production will find a suitable landscape to compete for this contract, given its focus on recurring publications and quality content delivery. Engaging in this procurement process can significantly enhance a business's portfolio, while also contributing to the promotion of Scotland’s cultural offerings through effective communication and presentation.

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Notice Title

Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library "Discover" Magazine and other Corporate Literature

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements e.g. The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. Full scope of service will be confirmed at contract notice stage. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379574
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

39294100 - Information and promotion products

79530000 - Translation services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822500 - Graphic design services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79933000 - Design support services

79970000 - Publishing services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Barbara Burke
Contact Email
b.burke@nls.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316233700

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379574
    Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library "Discover" Magazine and other Corporate Literature - The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team.

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