---
title: "Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782225"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782225.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-10"
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# Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782225

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## Summary

APUC Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders". The procurement, under the education industry category, aims to supply and deliver a wide range of English and non-English language academic content in print format for HE and FE institutions in Scotland, as well as members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The procurement process, which is classified under CPV codes including 22112000, 22113000, 22114000, and 22114400, is set to begin with a supplier engagement session. The process is expected to advance with a formal notice by 26th May 2025. The primary delivery location for the goods is Scotland.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in the supply of academic print materials. Businesses with extensive catalogues of academic books and the capability to manage and fulfil standing orders for diverse educational institutions will find this tender particularly suitable. The engagement session offers a platform for potential suppliers to showcase their offerings and demonstrate their online acquisition platforms, enabling them to establish strong business ties within Scotland's academic sector.

## Notice

The Authority acting on behalf of the acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.. The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523518 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2025 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22114400 - Printed music

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523518
  Supply of Print Books & Standing Orders - The Authority acting on behalf of the acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language and Non-English language academic content in print format.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782225
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782225

## Provenance

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