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Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers." This contract, which falls under the goods industry category, involves the provision and delivery of various newspapers and magazines to public bodies located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29th November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000, was signed on 26th January 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services within the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of newspapers and magazines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate quality and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, given the emphasis on value and service quality required by the Framework Public Bodies.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of this period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671729
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438771
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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Martin Mooney
Contact Email
martin.mooney@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07827990261

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFICE PAPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431463
    Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438771
    Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.

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