---
title: "Award of Supply, Delivery and Distribution of Textbooks for Marketing Department Postgraduate Pro..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586517"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-08-29"
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# Award of Supply, Delivery and Distribution of Textbooks for Marketing Department Postgraduate Pro...

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586517

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has initiated a tender process for the award of a contract titled "Award of Supply, Delivery and Distribution of Textbooks for Marketing Department Postgraduate Programmes". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on library books, and is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The tender period commenced on 30th August 2019 and will conclude on 29th August 2021. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the supply, storage, and distribution of textbooks, with the first collection available to students starting from 16th September 2019. The contract has a total value of £30,916.31 and was awarded to John Smith & Son.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational supplies and logistics, particularly those specialising in textbook provision and distribution. Companies that can offer local storage solutions within a two-mile radius of the University of Strathclyde Business School, as well as efficient distribution services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this tender process could help suppliers enhance their visibility and foothold in the Scottish educational sector, potentially leading to further expansion and long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

The Department of marketing have a requirement for the provision of textbooks for their Masters Programmes. For each year of this contract the appointed supplier shall be required to supply, store and manage the distribution of each of these textbooks to the University of Strathclyde Marketing Department Masters students.Textbooks shall be made available for students to collect from 16th September 2019 in year 1 and at similar dates in subsequent years.The appointed supplier must have the facility to store these books for collection by the students at an appropriate location within reasonable proximity to the University of Strathclyde Business School. It is anticipated that students would not need to walk further than 2 miles from the University of Strathclyde Business School on Cathedral Street to collect their textbooks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364519 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,916 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AVMI; HARVEY NASH; JOHN SMITH & SON; KIRBY ELECTRICAL SERVICES; LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON; LORIEN RESOURCING; VENESKY BROWN |

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2019 at 12:55 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364519

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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