---
title: "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2018-02-05"
---

# Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415

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## Summary

The procurement process in question is conducted by APUC Limited for the "Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders," primarily serving the higher and further education sectors in Scotland. This initiative falls under the education industry category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The procurement stage is complete, having finalised the awards on 31st October 2017, with the contract delivery locations within Scotland, specifically benefiting institutions such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the publishing sector, particularly those specialising in academic and foreign language print materials. Companies that manufacture or supply educational resources—especially those with experience in servicing higher education organisations—are well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of various institutions under the aegis of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) further broadens the potential for collaboration and growth within this competitive market.

## Notice

The Authority has appointed 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). The agreement will also be open to Scotland Excel and their members.

### Lot Information

Foreign language Publications

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.

English language and UK non-English language Publication

The appointment of 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309148 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 5 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309148

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309148
  Supply and delivery of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority has appointed 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). The agreement will also be open to Scotland Excel and their members.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518415

## Provenance

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