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title: "Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839305"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839305.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839305

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by the University of the Highlands and Islands, located in Inverness, involves the provision of print books in English and UK non-English languages. This procurement, identified by the title "Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands," falls within the education sector, with procurement classified under CPV code 22113000. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 16th July 2026. This initiative involves multiple academic partners across the UK, including UHI Inverness, UHI Moray, and others. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £160,000, potentially involving extended terms as per the provisions under the APUC Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of academic publications, notably companies that manage educational resources or book supply chains. As Browns Books, an SME based in Melton, has been awarded the contract, other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find similar opportunities in this sector through open tenders or framework agreements. The tender's focus on diversity in publication languages opens the door for businesses with expertise in multilingual publications and those capable of providing quality and cost-efficient services in the book supply industry. The criteria balanced on quality and price suggest that businesses offering a high standard of service delivery at competitive prices are well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Print Books (English language and UK non-English language publications).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have entered into a joint contract for the Provision of Print Books: - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Shetland The scope of Print Books shall be limited to that of English language and UK non-English language publications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561661 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS); UHI MORAY; UHI NORTH WEST & HEBRIDES; UHI SHETLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNS BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561661
  Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands - Provision of Print Books (English language and UK non-English language publications).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839305
- https://www.uhi.ac.uk

## Provenance

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