Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by the University of the Highlands and Islands, located in Inverness, involves the provision of print books in English and UK non-English languages. This procurement, identified by the title "Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands," falls within the education sector, with procurement classified under CPV code 22113000. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 16th July 2026. This initiative involves multiple academic partners across the UK, including UHI Inverness, UHI Moray, and others. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £160,000, potentially involving extended terms as per the provisions under the APUC Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of academic publications, notably companies that manage educational resources or book supply chains. As Browns Books, an SME based in Melton, has been awarded the contract, other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find similar opportunities in this sector through open tenders or framework agreements. The tender's focus on diversity in publication languages opens the door for businesses with expertise in multilingual publications and those capable of providing quality and cost-efficient services in the book supply industry. The criteria balanced on quality and price suggest that businesses offering a high standard of service delivery at competitive prices are well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Notice Description

Provision of Print Books (English language and UK non-English language publications).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have entered into a joint contract for the Provision of Print Books: - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Shetland The scope of Print Books shall be limited to that of English language and UK non-English language publications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561661
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

22110000 - Printed books

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Additional Buyers

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

UHI MORAY

UHI NORTH WEST & HEBRIDES

UHI SHETLAND

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNS BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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