--- title: "Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2025-07-11" --- # Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC) Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976.json) ## Summary The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, initiated on 11th July 2025, for a contract under the title "Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)." Managed by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK, this tender seeks contractors to supply a wide range of English, UK non-English, and international language academic content in print format. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education, with specific procurement codes including CPV 22113000. The procurement process employs an open procedure, with submissions to be made electronically by 14th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period extends from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027, with an option for renewal for two additional one-year terms. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of printed educational content. Companies with existing capabilities in managing diverse and extensive inventory of books, and experience serving higher education institutions would find this tender aptly suited. This is a framework agreement with a potential total value of £4.5 million, covering both English and international language texts. The framework allows for innovative offerings including alternative formats such as CDs, DVDs, and posters, further expanding business opportunities. Given the scope for up to nine participants, companies with robust supply chains and exemplary customer service stand to gain substantial growth and market presence by securing their place within the framework. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and International language academic content in print format. The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members. ### Lot Information English language and UK non-English language publications For the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of English language and UK non-English language academic content in print format. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/. Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members. Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/. Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL. International language publications For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of International language academic content in print format. This exercise is being undertaken on behalf of the HE/FE Institutions in Scotland and the members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), including the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E -- List of Institutions. Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/. Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members. Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/. Options: The scope of the framework agreement will also cover alternative formats, including but not limited to CD, DVD/Blu Ray, Maps, Posters, Music Scores and Kits. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 20.10.2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 19.10.2027. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirements of the members of APUC and SCURL. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534486 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | February 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 22114100 - Dictionaries - 22114200 - Atlases - 22114300 - Maps ## Release History - 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534486 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534486 Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC) - The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to supply and deliver a wide range of English language, UK non-English language and International language academic content in print format. The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland, Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Scotland Excel and its members. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/ - http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801976 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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