--- title: "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2017-07-28" --- # Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673.json) ## Summary APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders." This initiative falls under the education industry category and involves the supply of print books from various academic publishers to higher and further education institutions across Scotland. The tender period will close on 29 August 2017, with the award period commencing on the same day. The total estimated value of this procurement is £15 million, with an open procurement method allowing for broad competition among suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those specialising in academic literature and educational resources. Companies that offer print books, both in English and foreign languages, are well-positioned to compete for contract awards. With potential participation in a framework agreement involving multiple contractors, successful bidders may also benefit from long-term relationships with Scottish educational institutions, enhancing their market presence and revenue streams in the academic sector. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of Print Books and Standing Order from a wide range of academic publishers, and the associated services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, together with the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh under the auspices of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) ### 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 print books & standing orders with associated services. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland, National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and their members. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 03.11.2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 01.11.2019 The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Foreign language Publications For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of Foreign language print books & standing orders with associated services. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland, National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and their members. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290984 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | February 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,000,000 | | 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 ## Release History - 28 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290984 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290984 Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of Print Books and Standing Order from a wide range of academic publishers, and the associated services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, together with the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh under the auspices of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505673 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/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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