--- title: "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2018-02-05" --- # The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085.json) ## Summary APUC Limited is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement for "The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections," which is classified under the education industry. This tender encompasses various contracts awarded for supplying eBooks to higher education and further education institutions in Scotland, including notable organisations like the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The procurement was completed using an open method, involving a competitive bidding process, with all contracts awarded as of November 29, 2017. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational materials, particularly those offering eBooks and digital content solutions. Companies that can provide a diverse range of academic publications, digital rights management (DRM) compliant offerings, or multi-vendor eBook platforms will find potential for growth and expansion through participation in future tenders under this framework. The partnerships formed through this process can enhance visibility and collaboration within the educational sector across Scotland. ## Notice The Authority has appointed a number of 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 Title by Title purchase The appointment of 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks on a Title by Title basis. This exercise was 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. eBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM The appointment of up to 10 contractors for the supply and delivery ofeBook Collections with Unconstrained DRM. The exercise was 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. Multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM For the appointment of 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks through multi - publisher subscriptions with Constrained DRM. This exercise wasundertaken 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. Multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform The appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of eBooks via a multi - vendor eBook acquisition platform. The exercise was 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=FEB309147 | | 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 | 29 Nov 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 - 22113000 - Library 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=FEB309147 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309147 The Supply of eBooks and eBook Collections - The Authority has appointed a number of 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:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000528085. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528085.json.