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Print Books & Standing Orders - APUC

APUC Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing print books and standing orders has been initiated by APUC, a central purchasing body, located in Stirling, UK. The project concerns the supply of academic content in both English and foreign languages to higher education and further education institutions across Scotland. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the tender status currently complete. This procurement includes two lots, one for English language and UK non-English language publications and another for foreign language publications, with key contracts valued at £8 million and £1 million respectively. The procurement process is designed to cover a broad range of delivery locations throughout Scotland and is expected to generate community benefits such as donations to local charities and internship opportunities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the publishing and educational resources sectors, particularly those providing print and digital academic content. Suppliers, both SMEs and larger companies, specialising in books or educational materials would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The framework agreement allows for multiple contractors to be appointed, encouraging collaboration and innovation among bidders. With the delivery expected to cater to established institutions like the National Library of Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland, companies able to meet the diverse needs of these clients will find a fruitful area for expansion and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print Books & Standing Orders - APUC

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and foreign language academic content in print format. 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, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members

Lot Information

English language and UK non-English language publications

For the appointment of up to 4 contractors for the supply and delivery of English language and UK non-English language academic content in print format This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/

Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 03.11.2021 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 02.11.2023 The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL.

Foreign language publications

For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of foreign language academic content in print format This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/

Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 03.11.2021 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 02.11.2023. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659669
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453590
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
Large, SME

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

22114100 - Dictionaries

22114200 - Atlases

22114300 - Maps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2021 - 2 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: February 2025

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Browns Books

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

ProQuest LLC

Erasmus Boekhandel bv

Houtschild International Booksellers

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421364
    Print Books & Standing Orders - APUC - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and foreign language academic content in print format. 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, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453590
    Print Books & Standing Orders - APUC - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and foreign language academic content in print format. 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, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members

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