Planning

Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders". The procurement, under the education industry category, aims to supply and deliver a wide range of English and non-English language academic content in print format for HE and FE institutions in Scotland, as well as members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The procurement process, which is classified under CPV codes including 22112000, 22113000, 22114000, and 22114400, is set to begin with a supplier engagement session. The process is expected to advance with a formal notice by 26th May 2025. The primary delivery location for the goods is Scotland.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in the supply of academic print materials. Businesses with extensive catalogues of academic books and the capability to manage and fulfil standing orders for diverse educational institutions will find this tender particularly suitable. The engagement session offers a platform for potential suppliers to showcase their offerings and demonstrate their online acquisition platforms, enabling them to establish strong business ties within Scotland's academic sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders

Notice Description

The Authority acting on behalf of the acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.. The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782225
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523518
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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
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
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Ola McIntyre
Contact Email
omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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=FEB523518
    Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority acting on behalf of the acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.

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