---
title: "Books & Maps (Retail)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0388f8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0388f8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0388f8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0388f8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-11-29"
---

# Books & Maps (Retail)

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0388f8

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for 'Books & Maps (Retail)' was awarded to suppliers Bookspeed and Lomond Books Ltd by the buying organisation VisitScotland. The procurement stage was concluded with a total contract value of GBP 1,650,000 signed on 8th November 2022. The contract falls under the goods category, with delivery location in Scotland and procurement method details of an open procedure.

This tender for Retail Books / Maps by VisitScotland presents opportunities for businesses specialising in publications and retail goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bookspeed and Lomond Books Ltd were successful bidders, indicating suitability for businesses of similar scale. The procurement process attracted a total of 4 bids, all of which were submitted electronically, showcasing the potential for efficient and competitive bidding processes within the public sector.

## Notice

The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The partners have established 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/033725-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,650,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOOKSPEED; LOMOND BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033725-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:691227-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- 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

## Provenance

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