--- title: "Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2025-07-11" --- # Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC) Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd10.json) ## Summary APUC Limited is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)," which involves the supply and delivery of academic print materials across the UK, including languages in both English and non-English, as well as international languages. This contract is estimated at £4.5 million and is targeted at higher and further education institutions in Scotland, encompassing members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), along with the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and others. The procurement is open until 14th August 2025, with a framework agreement starting on 20th October 2025, initially set for two years with potential extensions up to October 2029. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with key aspects focusing on technical and pricing criteria equally. The main category for this procurement is goods, specifically library books. This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers who specialise in academic publishing and distribution, especially those with capabilities in providing diverse language content. Suppliers capable of leveraging sustainable supply chain practices and who adhere to responsible procurement guidelines stand to benefit greatly. Moreover, those with the infrastructure to ensure prompt payment terms throughout the supply chain and the ability to provide a wide array of alternative formats such as digital media, atlases, and music scores will find this tender particularly suitable. Successful bidders will also be expected to partake in community benefit initiatives, such as book donation schemes and creating student internship opportunities, which could further enhance their business profile and foster relationships with prominent educational institutions in Scotland. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and International language academic content in print format. The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members. ### Lot Information English language and UK non-English language publications For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of English language and UK non-English language academic content in print format. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/. Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members. Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/. Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL. International language publications For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of International language academic content in print format. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/. Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members. Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/. Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 25 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | February 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | 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 | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22113000 - Library books - 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books - 22114100 - Dictionaries - 22114200 - Atlases - 22114300 - Maps ## Release History - 11 Jul 2025 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039129-2025 - 10 Feb 2025 at 08:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004273-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/ - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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