--- title: "Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2022-11-10" --- # Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113.json) ## Summary The current procurement process is undertaken by the UK Department of Health and Social Care. The title of the contract is "Supply of Medical Equipment". The industry category for this procurement is Medical Equipment and Supplies. The location of the procurement process is London. The tender is currently at the Planning stage with a deadline set for 15th November 2023. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the medical equipment industry to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in supplying medical equipment and supplies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method for this tender is competitive tender, offering a fair chance for qualified suppliers to participate in the process and potentially secure a significant business opportunity. ## Notice A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, general books, audiobooks, large print books and textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland. ### Lot Information Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction Books The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Children's Fiction and Children's Non-Fiction material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Reference & Foreign Language Books The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Reference & Foreign Language Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. General Library Books The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of General Library Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. AudioBooks The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of AudioBooks. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Large Print Books The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Large Print Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. General Textbooks The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of General Text Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Books The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Bright Red Publishing The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bright Red Publishing material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Pearson Education The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Pearson Education material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Prim-Ed Publishing The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Prim-Ed Publishing material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Rising Stars UK The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Rising Stars UK material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Jolly Learning The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Jolly Learning material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Nelson Thornes The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Nelson Thornes material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Oxford University Press The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Oxford University Press material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Capstone Global Library The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Capstone Global Library material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. McGraw Hill The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of McGraw Hill material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Harper Collins The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Harper Collins material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Hodder Gibson The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Hodder Gibson material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. P&N Publications The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of P&N Publications material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463938 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Award date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | Lots value | £56,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £56,840,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES; BLACKWELL; BRIGHT RED PUBLISHING; BROWNS BOOKS; EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; GLOWWORM BOOKS & GIFTS; HODDER EDUCATION; KELVIN BOOKS; OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; PETERS; SCOTIA AND CHAMELEON BOOKS; STAR BOOKS; ULVERSCROFT; W.F.HOWES; WATERSTONE'S BOOKSELLERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22110000 - Printed books - 22111000 - School books - 22112000 - Textbooks - 22113000 - Library books - 22130000 - Directories - 22832000 - Exercise papers - 30234300 - Compact disks (CDs) - 79970000 - Publishing services - 79980000 - Subscription services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463938 - 24 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441736 - 16 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421553 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421553 Supply & Delivery of Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies - This Prior Information Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for Library Books, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. The anticipated scope of materials covered under the renewal may include, but not be limited to LibraryBooks, Educational Textbooks & Multimedia Supplies. This will replace the existing framework expiring on 31.01.2022. The renewal may be wider in scope, structure, and operation to reflect market changes. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Scotland Excel to discuss the products and services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441736 Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks - A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, general books, audiobooks, large print books and textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463938 Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks - A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign language/reference books, general books, audiobooks, large print books and textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652113 - 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-r6ebe6-0000652113. 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