--- title: "Provision of Legal Textbooks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049722" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049722" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049722.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049722.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Provision of Legal Textbooks Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049722 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049722) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049722.json) ## Summary The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of legal textbooks. This initiative aims to rationalise existing agreements and streamline the ordering process across their Supreme Courts and Sheriff Courts Library Services. The procurement, identified under tender ID SCTS-2024-087, falls under the category of 'goods' and is classified specifically as textbooks (CPV: 22112000). The procurement stage is planned with a Request for Information (RFI) due on 28th October 2024. This contract is valued at approximately £465,000 GBP, and the delivery addresses are located within the UK, particularly in Scotland (UKM). The SCTS, headquartered at Saughton House, Edinburgh, invites suppliers to participate in this procurement opportunity. This tender presents significant potential for business growth for publishers and suppliers of legal books and printed materials. Businesses specialising in printed matter, including textbooks and library books, and those experienced in serving judicial institutions, will find this opportunity beneficial. By consolidating multiple supplier agreements, the SCTS seeks an efficient and streamlined procurement process, making it an attractive proposition for well-organised and capable suppliers. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, timely delivery, and high-quality legal textbooks will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their market presence and customer base within the public sector. ## Notice Library Services (comprising the Supreme Courts Library Service and Sheriff Courts Library Service, hereafter referred to as LS) procure a significant number of legal textbooks from various publishers and suppliers for use by the judiciary and staff at multiple locations. These legal textbooks are typically added to the library collections across these sites, with exceptions for personal use by departments or individuals, primarily within the judiciary. Currently, LS operate under different agreements with various suppliers, which vary between the two branches. The purpose of this PIN is to investigate solutions that rationalise the various agreements Library Services has for legal textbooks and allow for an efficient and streamlined ordering process. Please find attached Request for Information (RFI) document for further details on our requirement, procurement exercise and questions we have for suppliers. We would be grateful if suppliers could complete and return the RFI to dchawla@scotcourts.gov.uk. The information received will be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Library Services (comprising the Supreme Courts Library Service and Sheriff Courts Library Service, hereafter referred to as LS) procure a significant number of legal textbooks from various publishers and suppliers for use by the judiciary and staff at multiple locations. These legal textbooks are typically added to the library collections across these sites, with exceptions for personal use by departments or individuals, primarily within the judiciary. Currently, LS operate under different agreements with various suppliers, which vary between the two branches. The purpose of this PIN is to investigate solutions that rationalise the various agreements Library Services has for legal textbooks and allow for an efficient and streamlined ordering process. Please find attached Request for Information (RFI) document for further details on our requirement, procurement exercise and questions we have for suppliers. We would be grateful if suppliers could complete and return the RFI to dchawla@scotcourts.gov.uk. The information received will be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027887-2024 | | 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 | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £465,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22110000 - Printed books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22113000 - Library books ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 10:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027887-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776840 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=776840 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00396 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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