---
title: "BOOK DISTRIBUTION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0359e5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0359e5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-10-30"
---

# BOOK DISTRIBUTION

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0359e5

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking a Service Provider for the management and distribution of published books. The procurement, titled "BOOK DISTRIBUTION," falls under the services category, with a main industry classification of warehousing services. The procurement method is an open procedure. HES requires a Service Provider capable of warehousing and distributing publications in the correct environment. The tender has concluded with an active contract awarded to the supplier, BookSource, with a value of £13,333.01, signed on 30th October 2023.

This tender opportunity by Historic Environment Scotland presents a chance for service providers with expertise in warehousing and distribution services, particularly within the book distribution sector. Businesses interested in stock handling and distribution, with a commitment to quality, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers should note the importance of meeting the Quality and Pricing Schedules before the closing deadline to enhance their chances of successful procurement. The contract period is set for 720 days, with a possible extension up to an additional 48 months, providing long-term growth opportunities for suitable businesses.

## Notice

HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The contract is made up of various book themes.5.1.4 The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the Distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling. The Service Provider must provide book handling skills including but not limited to re-jacketing books and quality checking of printed books.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 48 months following the initial 24 period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032020-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If extensions are used then this will be relet during 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOKSOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63122000 - Warehousing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032020-2023
- 8 Aug 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021755-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702611
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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