Planning

Supply of Periodicals and Associated Services

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

09 Nov 2023 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK. The contracting authority is seeking a Subscription Agent(s) to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with associated services. The procurement involves the supply of periodicals and associated services with a contract value of GBP 30,000,000. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is 20th May 2024.

This tender for the supply of periodicals and associated services by APUC Limited presents a significant business opportunity for entities operating in the education sector, especially those involved in journal subscriptions and related services. Businesses with experience in providing periodicals materials and associated services to universities, colleges, research institutions, and government bodies in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and UK regions would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Periodicals and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Subscription Agent(s) to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with the provision for associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of periodicals material through subscriptions and the associated services.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) University of Ulster Queens University Belfast National Library of Scotland National Museum of Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Scottish Government

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749739
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492223
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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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