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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671729"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-01-26"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671729

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers." This contract, which falls under the goods industry category, involves the provision and delivery of various newspapers and magazines to public bodies located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29th November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000, was signed on 26th January 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services within the publishing and distribution sectors, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of newspapers and magazines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate quality and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, given the emphasis on value and service quality required by the Framework Public Bodies.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438771 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE PAPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438771
- 28 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431463

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431463
  Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438771
  Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Newspapers - The Framework Agreement is for the provision of the supply and delivery of a wide range of daily, weekly, Saturday and Sunday newspapers, and weekly magazines, to the offices of Framework Public Body(s) located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Contractor. The Contractor will meet the requirements established within this specification and ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the Framework Public Bodies using this framework. The Contractor will be expected to demonstrate that value received by the Framework Public Body(s) is significantly and demonstrably greater than could be achieved by going elsewhere.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671729
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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