---
title: "Provision of Periodicals and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600284"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600284.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2019-11-06"
---

# Provision of Periodicals and Associated Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600284

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, with the title "Provision of Periodicals and Associated Services". This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically in the education sector, and is focused on Scotland and Northern Ireland. Currently at the planning stage, key dates include a Supplier Engagement day that will allow potential bidders to present their services and a future notice date set for 28th February 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £50 million, and it is intended to appoint a Subscription Agent for the supply and delivery of journals through subscriptions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of periodicals and related services, especially those that can demonstrate robust online systems for subscription management. Businesses aligned with the academic and research sectors, such as libraries, educational institutions, and subscription service providers, may find this an attractive bidding opportunity. Engaging with the Supplier Engagement day could be a pivotal step for prospective bidders to showcase their offerings and establish valuable connections within the industry.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint an Subscription Agent to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with the provision for associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor for the supply and delivery of periodicals material through subscriptions and the associated services.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) University of Ulster Queens University Belfast National Library of Scotland National Museum of Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Scottish Government

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371356 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371356

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371356
  Provision of Periodicals and Associated Services - The Authority is seeking to appoint an Subscription Agent to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with the provision for associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=600284
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600284

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