E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks - APUC

Location

Scotland

Description

The Authority is acting on behalf of the HE and FE institutions in Scotland and oversea campuses, 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 Please refer to Appendix E - List of Institutions for more detail. The Authority is seeking Contractors to supply a wide range of academic content in digital format and associated content and services from Aggregators and Publishers. The scope will include: E-Books E-Book Collections (Publishers packages) E-Textbooks Associated digital content

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01.04.2026 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 31.03.2028 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 Authority's members and the members of SCURL

CPV Codes

• 22113000 - Library books
• 22112000 - Textbooks

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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. Form of Tender Tenderers must sign Form of Tender - Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Freedom of Information Appendix B - Freedom of Information(if applicable) in the This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct The Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct- Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. List Of Institutions List of Institutions eligible to use any resulting framework agreement Prompt Payment Tenderers must confirm that payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain will be made within a maximum 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. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Please confirm that you will be in a position (prior to award) to complete “Appendix G(i) – GDPR Contractor Assessment Form” and Appendix G(ii) – GDPR Contractor Assessment Form (AI) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Tenderers must complete the GDPR Contractor Assessment Forms. 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. Serious Organised Crime Please complete “Appendix H – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime” in the Technical Questionnaire. Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime. It is for information only and will not be scored but it is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the assessment of tender responses and in contractual terms. SCM RP 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. Library Management Platforms & Reading Lists List of Library Management Platforms used please refer to Appendix J in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Please complete at time of tender submission. Appendix K - Community Benefits and Value-Added Services Tenderers are required to complete the table listing Community Benefits and Value-Added Services that will be provided. Please refer to Appendix K in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Please complete at time of tender submission. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30712. 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: It is anticipated that 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: Training opportunities Work experience Charity contributions Support for community projects Engagement with supported businesses (SC Ref:817125)