--- title: "Supply of Print and eBooks" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-02-24" --- # Supply of Print and eBooks Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, Scotland. The initiative, titled "Supply of Print and eBooks," falls within the education sector and is currently in the planning stage. This tender aims to source contractors and publishers to provide a wide range of academic content, including print books and e-books, with a focus on serving higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions in Scotland. The initial communication regarding this planned procurement was made on 24th February 2021, with a future notice anticipated on 2nd August 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the authority for additional information and to explore the opportunity further. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the publishing and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in academic content. Companies that offer print publications, e-books, and electronic collections would be well positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the implementation of a framework agreement that includes prominent institutions, such as the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, could enhance the reach and impact of successful bidders, fostering significant business growth within the academic and educational market in Scotland. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The resulting framework agreement will be open to the members of : Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407794 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22113000 - Library books - 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books - 22114400 - Printed music ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407794 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407794 Supply of Print and eBooks - The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format. The scope will include: Print Books Standing Orders E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644664 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000644664. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644664.json.