Tender

Retail - Supply of Books, Calendars & Postcards

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting tenders via an open procedure for a framework contract aimed at supplying retail books, calendars, and postcards to various locations across the UK. The procurement falls under the 'Built Environment, Tourism, Heritage, Conservation' category, and the primary focus is on goods. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, and businesses are required to submit their electronic bids by the deadline on 17th September 2025, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The contract is designed to last for two years, with an optional renewal for a further two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the retail supply sector, particularly those experienced in providing books, calendars, and postcards. It is especially suited for organisations with established distribution networks and reliable financial standing, as assessed by Scotbis. Additionally, suppliers are encouraged to propose community benefits and demonstrate their capability to manage electronic submissions and invoicing. The potential for contract renewal and the opportunity to work with a prominent national agency underlines its potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail - Supply of Books, Calendars & Postcards

Notice Description

HES and The Scottish Parliament Shop are looking to establish a framework contract that will cover the supply of Retail books, calendars and postcards to various locations across the country.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details of the requirement.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years are up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807542
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for retender in 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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