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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f0fb

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Scottish Government, which seeks a contractor through an open tender for a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers. This agreement, valued at £240,000, entails delivering various newspapers and magazines to public bodies located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The tender was initiated on 28th October 2021 and is currently in the award stage, whereby a single contractor will be selected following the submission deadline of 29th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the printing and distribution of printed materials. Companies that can provide high-quality newspapers, periodicals, and magazines would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in supplying public sector entities. Participation in this framework can enhance business reputation and revenue through sustained contracts over a potential duration of four years, with possibilities for renewal, thereby supporting long-term growth in the industry.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002340-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE PAPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002340-2022
- 28 Oct 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671729
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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