--- title: "Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library \"Discover\" Magazine and other Corporate Literature" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND" published: "2020-02-03" --- # Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library "Discover" Magazine and other Corporate Literature Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678.json) ## Summary The National Library of Scotland is in the planning stage for the re-let of a recurring contract for "Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library 'Discover' Magazine and other Corporate Literature". This contract, valued at £180,000, will involve the design, production, and editorial content for the Library magazine, which is anticipated to be released three times a year, along with additional requirements such as the Library Annual Report. The contract is set to be formalised by 30 June 2020, with all services executed under the guidance of the Library’s Marketing & Communication Team. The location for service delivery will be in Edinburgh, where the library is situated. This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in design and editorial services, particularly those with experience in cultural and corporate literature. Companies involved in printing, marketing, or media production will find a suitable landscape to compete for this contract, given its focus on recurring publications and quality content delivery. Engaging in this procurement process can significantly enhance a business's portfolio, while also contributing to the promotion of Scotland’s cultural offerings through effective communication and presentation. ## Notice The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements e.g. The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. Full scope of service will be confirmed at contract notice stage. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379574 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 3 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1EW | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 39294100 - Information and promotion products - 79530000 - Translation services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services - 79933000 - Design support services - 79970000 - Publishing services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92312211 - Writing agency services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379574 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379574 Design, Editorial Services, Production and Distribution of Library "Discover" Magazine and other Corporate Literature - The National Library of Scotland is planning for the re-let of the recurring contract for design, production, editorial content and distribution of the Library magazine "Discover" - (anticipated 3 per year) and including additional requirements The Library Annual Report and other miscellaneous corporate brochures and leaflets as necessary. All in conjunction and under direction of the Library's External Relation Department's Marketing & Communication Team. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nls.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=612678 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000612678. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000612678.json.