---
title: "Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services - APUC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621728"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2020-11-11"
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# Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services - APUC

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621728

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## Summary

The procurement process involves APUC Limited as the buyer, seeking subscriptions and associated services for periodicals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The title of the tender is "Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services - APUC," classified under the education industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total budget of £50 million, and the tender period ends on 13 July 2020. Following this, the award period commenced on the same date, marking the transition into contract execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in subscription management and publication services within the educational sector. Companies with experience in handling periodicals, both in print and electronic formats, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers capable of providing robust delivery and management systems for multiple institutions in Scotland and Northern Ireland are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

Appointment of a Subscription Agent to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. A Periodical being defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to act on behalf of the HE/FE institutions in Scotland, the HE institutions of Northern Ireland, the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL),the Scottish Government and NHS Education Scotland(SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Subscription Agent to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. A Periodical being defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to act on behalf of the HE/FE institutions in Scotland, the HE institutions of Northern Ireland, the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries(SCURL), the Scottish Government and NHS Education Scotland (SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/01/2021 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 30/12/2022. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement by Institutions for the service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399573 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | January 2024 |

## Values

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LM TIETOPALVELUT OY/LM INFORMATION DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 22211000 - Journals
- 22212000 - Periodicals
- 22212100 - Serials
- 22213000 - Magazines

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399573
- 4 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387716

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387716
  Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services - APUC - Appointment of a Subscription Agent to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. A Periodical being defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to act on behalf of the HE/FE institutions in Scotland, the HE institutions of Northern Ireland, the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL),the Scottish Government and NHS Education Scotland(SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399573
  Supply of Periodicals & Associated Services - APUC - Appointment of a Subscription Agent to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. A Periodical being defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to act on behalf of the HE/FE institutions in Scotland, the HE institutions of Northern Ireland, the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL),the Scottish Government and NHS Education Scotland(SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621728
- https://lminfo.com/en-UK/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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