---
title: "BOOK DISTRIBUTION"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702611"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-10-30"
---

# BOOK DISTRIBUTION

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702611

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "BOOK DISTRIBUTION" tender is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement involves distributing Historic Environment Scotland published books and is classified under the Built Environment, Conservation and Tourism industry category. The tender is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £13,333.01 GBP signed on 30th October 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for service providers specialised in book distribution to compete. Businesses capable of warehousing and distributing publications, with a commitment to stock handling standards, are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure, creating a level playing field for SMEs and potential suppliers interested in the services category procurement process.

## Notice

HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The contract is made up of various book themes.5.1.4 The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the Distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling. The Service Provider must provide book handling skills including but not limited to re-jacketing books and quality checking of printed books.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 48 months following the initial 24 period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491514 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If extensions are used then this will be relet during 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOKSOURCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63122000 - Warehousing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491514
- 8 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=9
  5th September 2022 - Question and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=8
  23rd August 2022 - Answers to questions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=2
  9th August 2022 - Document 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=7
  9th August 2022 - Document 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=1
  9th August 2022 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=6
  9th August 2022 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=3
  8th August 2022 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=4
  8th August 2022 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455820&idx=5
  8th August 2022 - Document 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455820
  BOOK DISTRIBUTION - HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The contract is made up of various book themes.5.1.4 The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491514
  BOOK DISTRIBUTION - HES is looking for a Service Provider to manage the distribution of Historic Environment Scotland published books. The contract is made up of various book themes.5.1.4 The Service Provider must be able to warehouse and distribute publications produced by HES in the correct environment and to have a commitment to the highest standards of stock handling.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702611

## Provenance

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