--- title: "Supply of Digital Publications and Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2018-04-19" --- # Supply of Digital Publications and Services Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel is conducting an open procurement process for a framework entitled "Supply of Digital Publications and Services," aimed at providing a range of digital materials including e-Books, e-Audiobooks, e-Magazines, and e-Comics. The framework will cover various locations throughout Scotland, with completed contracts recently signed on 12 April 2018. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 5 December 2017. Businesses interested in this project should note that Scotland Excel operates as a central purchasing body, facilitating procurement for local authorities and associated NHS entities across Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital publishing and multimedia services. Companies capable of providing digital content production, delivery technologies, or related services may find it beneficial to participate in this framework. Prospective bidders should have a strong understanding of e-content distribution, platform integration, and the ability to meet the quality and compliance standards specified in procurement documents. Additionally, this framework allows for multiple lots, providing flexibility for both small and large businesses to engage based on their capabilities and expertise. ## Notice This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics. ### Lot Information E-Audiobooks This lot is for the supply of E-Audiobooks and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods. E-Books This lot is for the supply of E-Books and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for up to two one year periods. E-Magazines This lot is for the supply of E-Magazines and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods. E-Comics This lot is for the supply of E-Comics and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Renewal: This framework will run for an initial 2 year period, with an option to extend for up to two one year periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317293 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | 26 Jul 2017 | | Award date | 12 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 64216200 - Electronic information services - 79970000 - Publishing services - 79980000 - Subscription services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317293 - 6 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300448 - 18 May 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283646 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283646 Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - This Prior Information Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The anticipated scope of materials covered under the renewal may include, but not be limited to Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. This will replace the existing framework expiring on 31.10.2017. The renewal may be wider in scope, structure and operation to reflect market changes. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Scotland Excel to discuss the products and services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development. Scotland Excel are considering the inclusion of e-books, e-audio and e-magazines. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300448 Supply of Digital Publications and Services - This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317293 Supply of Digital Publications and Services - This framework is for the supply of digital publications and services including but not limited to e-Books, e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines and e-Comics. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494918 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/espo/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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