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title: "Supply of Print and eBooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0295a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2021-02-24"
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# Supply of Print and eBooks

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0295a9

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, which serves as a central purchasing body on behalf of higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions in Scotland. The tender, titled "Supply of Print and eBooks," is classified under the CPV code for library books and falls within the goods category. Currently in the planning stage, the process is set to engage potential suppliers through a Supplier Engagement day, with future notices expected on 2nd August 2021. The delivery of services will be focused in Scotland, specifically benefiting institutions that are members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in academic content, including printed books, e-books, and e-textbook collections. Companies capable of providing a wide array of library resources are encouraged to participate, as the forthcoming framework agreement will allow them to supply numerous educational institutions in Scotland. This opens pathways for collaboration with well-established entities such as the National Library of Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland, making it an attractive venture for publishers looking to expand their market reach in the education sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks 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, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The resulting framework agreement will be open to the members of : Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Additional information: The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003649-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22114400 - Printed music

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 09:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003649-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644664
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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