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Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)

APUC Limited

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11 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, initiated on 11th July 2025, for a contract under the title "Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)." Managed by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK, this tender seeks contractors to supply a wide range of English, UK non-English, and international language academic content in print format. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education, with specific procurement codes including CPV 22113000. The procurement process employs an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically by 14th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period extends from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027, with an option for renewal for two additional one-year terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of printed educational content. Companies with existing capabilities in managing diverse and extensive inventory of books, and experience serving higher education institutions would find this tender aptly suited. This is a framework agreement with a potential total value of £4.5 million, covering both English and international language texts. The framework allows for innovative offerings including alternative formats such as CDs, DVDs, and posters, further expanding business opportunities. Given the scope for up to nine participants, companies with robust supply chains and exemplary customer service stand to gain substantial growth and market presence by securing their place within the framework.

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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 International 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 3 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/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. 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.

International language publications

For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of International 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/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. 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-r6ebe6-0000801976
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534486
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

22114100 - Dictionaries

22114200 - Atlases

22114300 - Maps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
February 2029

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534486
    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 International 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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