---
title: "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000506269"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2017-08-01"
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# The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000506269

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## Summary

APUC Limited is currently conducting a public procurement process for "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections," aimed at higher education and further education institutions across Scotland, including notable organisations such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an anticipated end date for submissions set for 1st September 2017. This open procedure seeks to engage multiple contractors for the supply of eBooks with a total contract value of £14 million, with the tender process facilitated through electronic submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and educational resource sectors. Companies that specialise in eBook delivery, digital content management, or academic publishing are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with this procurement, eligible businesses can not only expand their client base within Scotland’s educational institutions but also potentially secure long-term contracts with renewal options extending up to four years, fostering sustainable growth and collaboration in the educational landscape.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors for the supply eBooks and eBook Collections from a wide range of academic publishers 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

eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM

For the appointment of up to 10 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks through multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks via a multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform . 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

Title by Title purchase

For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks on a Title by Title basis. 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 05/12/2017 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 05/12/2019. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291450 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | February 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| 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

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291450

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291450
  The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors for the supply eBooks and eBook Collections from a wide range of academic publishers 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-r6ebe6-0000506269
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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