Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
Contact
Lorona Watts
Telephone
+44 1314428950
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - SCOTLAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Print and eBooks
Reference number
LIB1016 AP & LIB1020 AP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22113000 - Library books
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format.
The scope will include:
Print Books
Standing Orders
E-Books
E-Book Collections (Publishers packages)
E-Textbooks
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, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22114400 - Printed music
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking Contractors and Publishers to supply a wide range of academic content in print and digital format.
The scope will include:
Print Books
Standing Orders
E-Books
E-Book Collections (Publishers packages)
E-Textbooks
The resulting framework agreement will be open to the members of :
Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd)
Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL)which includes amongst its members, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
two.2.14) Additional information
The lotting structure for this procurement exercise will be determined following market engagement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is the intention of the Contracting Authority to hold a Supplier Engagement day which will enable potential bidders to advise of their service offering and demonstrate their on-line system.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644664.
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