--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-03-07" --- # Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers." This procurement, classified under goods and targeting the general public services industry, is located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The tender was announced on 31 October 2017, and the submission deadline was set for 5 December 2017, 12:00. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the framework agreement expected to be awarded to a single contractor after meeting high service quality standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of newspapers, including publishers and logistic companies, to seek a contract with the Scottish Government and affiliated public bodies. The potential contractor will not only have to fulfil delivery requirements across various locations but also demonstrate superior value compared to alternative source providers. Companies with capabilities in managing contracts effectively and a strong commitment to quality service will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere. Framework is available to the following organisations: National Records of Scotland Historic Environment Scotland Education Scotland Registers of Scotland Scottish Qualification Authority Scottish Courts Service Scottish Prison Service Transport Scotland The Scottish Government Core Directorates Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service National Museums of Scotland Scottish Enterprise Scottish Legal Aid Board Skills Development Scotland Visit Scotland. 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. Renewal: Initial 3 year period with the option to extend for a further one 12 month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312788 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 22210000 - Newspapers ## Release History - 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312788 - 31 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV299939 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV299939 Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312788 Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere. ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516056.json.