---
title: "Supply of Periodicals and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749739"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2023-11-09"
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# Supply of Periodicals and Associated Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749739

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK. The contracting authority is seeking a Subscription Agent(s) to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with associated services. The procurement involves the supply of periodicals and associated services with a contract value of GBP 30,000,000. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is 20th May 2024.

This tender for the supply of periodicals and associated services by APUC Limited presents a significant business opportunity for entities operating in the education sector, especially those involved in journal subscriptions and related services. Businesses with experience in providing periodicals materials and associated services to universities, colleges, research institutions, and government bodies in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and UK regions would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Subscription Agent(s) to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with the provision for associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of periodicals material through subscriptions and the associated services.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) University of Ulster Queens University Belfast National Library of Scotland National Museum of Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Scottish Government

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492223 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492223

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492223
  Supply of Periodicals and Associated Services - The Authority is seeking to appoint a Subscription Agent(s) to supply and deliver journals through subscriptions with the provision for associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=749739
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749739

## Provenance

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