Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)

Location

Scotland:

Description

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 Division

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 22113000 - Library books
• 22110000 - Printed books
• 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
• 22114100 - Dictionaries
• 22114200 - Atlases
• 22114300 - Maps
• 22112000 - Textbooks

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Tenderers must confirm they will be in a position to complete (prior to award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix G General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime These documents are a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Tenderers must complete and submit the following Appendices at the point of tender submission Appendix J Library Management Systems & Read List Systems Appendix K For Lot 2 Languages (will not be scored) List Of Institutions Appendix E - List of Institutions to confirm their ability to service the required coverage levels. Prompt Payment Tenderers must confirm that payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain will be made within a max of 30 days and that this will be managed. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. SCM Responsible Procurement Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1 SCM RP is the Authority's designated tool for contracted suppliers to keep up-to-date essential information on their company, which allows the Authority to get an insight into their company’s general standing, commitment to preventing modern slavery and addressing climate change, as well as their pledge to fair and decent working practices for their staff. Tenderers must confirm that they will commit to completing SCM RP Section 1 on award. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Living Wage Status Please provide details on your position on the Real Living Wage. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope in PSC-T. It is for information only and will not be scored. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The required service will be provided the Contractor. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: ITT The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29504. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The required service will be provided the appointed Contractor(s) Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Book schemes, donation of books to local charities, opportunities for internships, mentoring, summer placements or apprenticeships for students. (SC Ref:801976)