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title: "Provision of Journals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774434"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Provision of Journals

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774434

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Journals." This tender falls under the services category and is aimed at sourcing journals sold on a subscription basis, available in both paper and electronic formats. The procurement is formalised within the legislative body industry category and will be facilitated in the region of Edinburgh, UKM75. Key dates include the deadline for expressing interest by 19 August 2024. The procurement stage is still under planning, with a planned notice set to be communicated by 2 September 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in publishing and distributing journals in various formats. Companies adept at offering subscription-based services for both paper and electronic journals would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The SPCB aims to understand market availability and capabilities, positioning well-equipped service providers favourably to secure contracts and expand their business presence. Suitable candidates would include publishing houses, digital content providers, and distribution companies with a strong portfolio in journal subscription services.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to gauge the number of potential service providers on the market with the ability to supply journals sold on a subscription basis. This may include items published in: Paper format Electronic format Any service providers with the ability to provide this service, or wishing to request further information, are invited to contact karyn.hynd@parliament.scot, by 19 August 2024, to note their interest

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to gauge the number of potential service providers on the market with the ability to supply journals sold on a subscription basis. This may include items published in: Paper format Electronic format

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511421 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511421

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511421
  Provision of Journals - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to gauge the number of potential service providers on the market with the ability to supply journals sold on a subscription basis. This may include items published in: Paper format Electronic format Any service providers with the ability to provide this service, or wishing to request further information, are invited to contact karyn.hynd@parliament.scot, by 19 August 2024, to note their interest

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774434
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774434

## Provenance

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