---
title: "Books & Maps (Retail)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND"
published: "2022-11-29"
---

# Books & Maps (Retail)

Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227

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## Summary

VisitScotland located in Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for Books & Maps (Retail) under the procurement method 'Open procedure'. The procurement stage was 'Award' with the contract signed on 8 November 2022. The total contract value amounted to £1,650,000. The industry category falls under 'Marketing/Tourism' with a procurement category of 'goods'. The procurement process was initiated on 29 November 2022.

This tender for Books & Maps (Retail) by VisitScotland provides growth opportunities for businesses like Bookspeed and Lomond Books Ltd. Businesses focusing on retail books and maps within the Marketing/Tourism industry category are well-suited to compete. The procurement method was 'Open procedure', indicating accessibility for businesses of varying scales to participate. The contract award marked a milestone for suppliers, showcasing successful collaboration within the Scottish public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465425 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,650,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6JH |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOOKSPEED; LOMOND BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465425
- 25 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446758

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=1
  25th April 2022 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=2
  25th April 2022 - SoR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=3
  25th April 2022 - Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=4
  25th April 2022 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=5
  25th April 2022 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446758&idx=6
  25th April 2022 - Form of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446758
  Books & Maps (Retail) - The partners are seeking to establish a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465425
  Books & Maps (Retail) - The partners have established a framework of suppliers for Retail Books / Maps.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691227

## Provenance

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