Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)

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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-2420",
    "name": "APUC Limited"
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  "date": "2025-07-11T09:42:36+01:00",
  "description": "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.\nTenderers must confirm they will be in a position to complete (prior to award) the following:\nAppendix A Form of Tender\nAppendix B Freedom of Information\nAppendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct\nAppendix G General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)\nAppendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime\nThese documents are a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms.\nTenderers must complete and submit the following Appendices at the point of tender submission\nAppendix J Library Management Systems \u0026 Read List Systems\nAppendix K For Lot 2 Languages (will not be scored)\nList Of Institutions\nAppendix E - List of Institutions to confirm their ability to service the required coverage levels.\nPrompt Payment\nTenderers 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.\nSCM Responsible Procurement Supply Chain Evaluation Tool: Section 1\nSCM RP is the Authority\u0027s 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\u2019s 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.\nLiving Wage Status\nPlease 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.\nThe 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:\nThe required service will be provided the Contractor.\nCommunity benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: ITT\nThe 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\nThe 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:\nThe required service will be provided the appointed Contractor(s)\nCommunity benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/\nA summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:\nA summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:\nBook schemes, donation of books to local charities, opportunities for internships, mentoring, summer placements or apprenticeships for students.\n(SC Ref:801976)",
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  "language": "en",
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        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Stirling",
        "postalCode": "FK8 2DZ",
        "region": "UKM77",
        "streetAddress": "Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen"
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        "email": "lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 1314428950",
        "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
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            "description": "Education",
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        "legalName": "APUC Limited"
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      "name": "APUC Limited",
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        "locality": "Stirling",
        "postalCode": "FK8 1NH",
        "streetAddress": "Sheriff Court House, Viewfield Place"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk"
      },
      "id": "GB-FTS-7117",
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Stirling Sheriff Court"
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      "name": "Stirling Sheriff Court",
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    "awardPeriod": {
      "startDate": "2025-08-14T12:00:00+01:00"
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    "bidOpening": {
      "date": "2025-08-14T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "classification": {
      "description": "Library books",
      "id": "22113000",
      "scheme": "CPV"
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      "hasElectronicPayment": true,
      "performanceTerms": "SUBMISSION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION\nPrior to the commencement of the Framework Agreement, the Contractor will provide the Authority with contact details of the Management Information contact who will be provided with a template spreadsheet/reporting schedule along with a username and password for the management information website http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/.\nContractors must provide the information on a quarterly basis, within 10 working days following the start of each quarter by logging into the website and uploading the template document. If there has been no spend for the quarter then this will still require you to log in and record a nil spend return.\nFollowing the beginning of each new academic year the Authority will provide the Contractor with a new template along with the reporting schedule."
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    "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.\nThe 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.",
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            "scheme": "CPV"
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          {
            "description": "Dictionaries",
            "id": "22114100",
            "scheme": "CPV"
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          {
            "description": "Atlases",
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            "scheme": "CPV"
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          {
            "description": "Maps",
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            "scheme": "CPV"
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            "description": "Textbooks",
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          {
            "description": "Atlases",
            "id": "22114200",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          },
          {
            "description": "Maps",
            "id": "22114300",
            "scheme": "CPV"
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        "id": "2",
        "relatedLot": "2"
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      "scheme": "CELEX"
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              "description": "50",
              "name": "Technical",
              "type": "quality"
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            {
              "description": "50",
              "type": "price"
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        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2027-10-19T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00"
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        "description": "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.\nThis 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.\nParties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E \u2014 List of Institutions.\nMembers of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/.\nMembers of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members.\nMembers of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/.",
        "hasOptions": true,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "1",
        "options": {
          "description": "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": {
          "description": "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.\nThe 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."
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        "status": "active",
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
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        "title": "English language and UK non-English language publications",
        "value": {
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          "currency": "GBP"
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              "type": "quality"
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          "endDate": "2027-10-19T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "description": "For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of International language academic content in print format.\nThis 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.\nParties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E \u2014 List of Institutions.\nMembers of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/.\nMembers of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members.\nMembers of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/.",
        "hasOptions": true,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "2",
        "options": {
          "description": "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": {
          "description": "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.\nThe 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."
        },
        "status": "active",
        "submissionTerms": {
          "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "title": "International language publications",
        "value": {
          "amount": 200000,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      }
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
    "recurrence": {
      "description": "February 2029"
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          "description": "List and brief description of selection criteria:\nPlease refer to the \u201cQualification Envelope\u201d of the ITT within PCS-T to answer the selection criteria.\nTenderers must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:\nEmployer\u0027s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = GBP 5 Million (Lot 1)\nProduct and Public Liability Insurance = GBP 5 Million (Lot 1)\nEmployer\u0027s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = GBP 5 Million (Lot 2)\nProduct and Public Liability Insurance = GBP 2 Million (Lot 2)\nPlease refer to Part IV Selection Criteria: Questions within 4B.5 of the SPD\nThe successful tenderer will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or equivalent if awarded to the Framework Agreement.\nPlease refer to Part IV Selection Criteria: Questions within 4B.6 of the SPD.",
          "type": "economic"
        }
      ]
    },
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethod": [
      "electronicSubmission"
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/",
    "submissionTerms": {
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    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "maximumParticipants": 9
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-08-14T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "title": "Print Books \u0026 Standing Orders (APUC)",
    "value": {
      "amount": 4500000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}