Planning

Supply of Print and eBooks

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

24 Feb 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, Scotland. The initiative, titled "Supply of Print and eBooks," falls within the education sector and is currently in the planning stage. This tender aims to source contractors and publishers to provide a wide range of academic content, including print books and e-books, with a focus on serving higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions in Scotland. The initial communication regarding this planned procurement was made on 24th February 2021, with a future notice anticipated on 2nd August 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the authority for additional information and to explore the opportunity further.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in academic content. Companies that offer print publications, e-books, and electronic collections would be well positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the implementation of a framework agreement that includes prominent institutions, such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, could enhance the reach and impact of successful bidders, fostering significant business growth within the academic and educational market in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Print and eBooks

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The resulting framework agreement will be open to the members of : Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407794
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

22112000 - Textbooks

22113000 - Library books

22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books

22114400 - Printed music

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 2021Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Lorona Watts
Contact Email
lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428950

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=FEB407794
    Supply of Print and eBooks - The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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