--- title: "Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY" published: "2018-09-07" --- # Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052.json) ## Summary The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament" located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category and is at the award stage, having been completed on 7th September 2018. The process was an open procedure with a total contract value of £227,000. This contract involves the supply and delivery of a broad range of daily and weekly newspapers to the Scottish Parliament, with key criteria focused on quality and price. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in publishing, distribution, or logistics, particularly those with experience supplying media products. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in delivering print media to public institutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The existing infrastructure and capability to handle large volumes of newspaper deliveries are essential for suppliers looking to expand their business within the public sector. ## Notice The supply and deliver of a wide range of daily and weekly newspapers to the Scottish Parliament. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Parliament's Information Centre (SPICe) provides specialist library and information services to Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), their support staff and to staff of the SPCB. Newspapers are an essential tool for the Scottish Parliament to keep abreast of national and international news and developments, while local papers enable the Scottish Parliament to keep informed on local issues. The Scottish Parliament seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide newspapers to the Parliament. Renewal: 5 x 1 year extension periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330704 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £227,000 | | Lots value | £227,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £227,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH99 1SP | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MENZIES DISTRIBUTION LTD T/A JONES YARRELL LEADENHALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 22210000 - Newspapers ## Release History - 7 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330704 - 6 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321496 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321496&idx=1 8th June 2018 - ESPD Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321496&idx=2 8th June 2018 - Invitation to Tender - Provision of Newpapers to the Scottish Parliament - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321496&idx=3 8th June 2018 - Tender Schedules - Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321496&idx=4 8th June 2018 - Pricing Schedule 2 - Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321496&idx=5 8th June 2018 - Terms and Conditions - Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321496 Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - The supply and deliver of a wide range of daily and weekly newspapers to the Scottish Parliament. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330704 Provision of Newspapers to the Scottish Parliament - The supply and deliver of a wide range of daily and weekly newspapers to the Scottish Parliament. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/ - http://www.parliament.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545052 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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