---
title: "Books & Maps (Retail)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033021"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033021.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-25"
---

# Books & Maps (Retail)

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033021

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an open tender initiated by VisitScotland, focusing on the establishment of a framework of suppliers for retail books and maps. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically publications, and is located in Scotland. The tender period ends on 1st June 2022, which is also the date for bid opening. Interested suppliers must ensure their electronic submissions are completed in advance of the deadline to mitigate last-minute issues.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the retail sector specialising in books and maps. Companies that can provide high-quality publications and have experience in supplying goods to public bodies would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidders may benefit from a framework agreement lasting up to 36 months, allowing for growth and sustained partnerships with the buying organisations involved, including Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

## Notice

The partners are seeking to establish a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The partners are seeking to establish a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010627-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6JH |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010627-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=691227
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00118
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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