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Contract Award Notice

Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks

  • First published: 11 November 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-02c91e
Published by:
Scotland Excel
Authority ID:
AA20796
Publication date:
11 November 2022
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

UK

E-mail: Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks

Reference number: 0921

II.1.2) Main CPV code

22110000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

A renewal framework for the Supply & Delivery of Library Books and Textbooks. The scope of products covered under the framework will include but not be limited to, fiction books, non-fiction books, foreign

language/reference books, general books, audiobooks, large print books and textbooks, for provision into Public Library and School establishments throughout Scotland.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 56 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22130000

92511000

79980000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22113000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Children's Fiction and Children's Non-Fiction material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Reference & Foreign Language Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22111000

22113000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Reference & Foreign Language Books.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

General Library Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22113000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of General Library Books.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

AudioBooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30234300

22111000

22113000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of AudioBooks.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Large Print Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22113000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Large Print Books.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

General Textbooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22111000

22112000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of General Text Books.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Bright Red Publishing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22112000

22111000

22110000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bright Red Publishing material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Capstone Global Library

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22111000

22110000

22112000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Capstone Global Library material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Harper Collins

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79970000

22112000

22110000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Harper Collins material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Hodder Gibson

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79970000

22110000

22111000

22112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Hodder Gibson material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Jolly Learning

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79970000

22110000

22111000

22112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Jolly Learning material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

McGraw Hill

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22111000

22112000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of McGraw Hill material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Nelson Thornes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22111000

22112000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Nelson Thornes material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Oxford University Press

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79970000

22110000

22112000

22111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Oxford University Press material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Pearson Education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22112000

22111000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Pearson Education material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Prim-Ed Publishing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22112000

22110000

22111000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Prim-Ed Publishing material. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on

PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

Rising Stars UK

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22110000

22112000

22111000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Rising Stars UK material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations

referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

P&N Publications

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22832000

22112000

22111000

22110000

79970000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographic boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of P&N Publications material.

For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the “0921 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 25

Price / Weighting:  75

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2022/S 000-005179

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd

218-222 North Road

Preston

PR1 1SY

UK

NUTS: UKD4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peters Limited

120 Bromsgrove Street

Birmingham

B5 6RJ

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 12 320 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Children's Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd

218-222 North Road

Preston

PR1 1SY

UK

NUTS: UKD4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peters Limited

120 Bromsgrove Street

Birmingham

B5 6RJ

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 11 760 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Reference & Foreign Language Books

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd

218-222 North Road

Preston

PR1 1SY

UK

NUTS: UKD4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Star Books

Suite 4b, Floor 15, Wembley Point, 1 Harrow Road, Wembley

Wembley

HA9 6DE

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 5 600 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: General Library Books

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd

218-222 North Road

Preston

PR1 1SY

UK

NUTS: UKD4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peters Limited

120 Bromsgrove Street

Birmingham

B5 6RJ

UK

NUTS: UKG31

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 22 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: AudioBooks

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ulverscroft Limited

The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey

Leicester

LE7 7FU

UK

NUTS: UKF21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

W.F.Howes LTD

UNIT 5, ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, REARSBY BUSINESS PARK, GADDESBY LANE

LEICESTER

LE7 4YH

UK

NUTS: UKF21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 1 120 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Large Print Books

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ulverscroft Limited

The Green, Bradgate Road, Anstey

Leicester

LE7 7FU

UK

NUTS: UKF21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

W.F.Howes LTD

UNIT 5, ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, REARSBY BUSINESS PARK, GADDESBY LANE

LEICESTER

LE7 4YH

UK

NUTS: UKF21

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 800 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: General Textbooks

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oxford University Press

Great Clarendon Street

Oxford

OX2 6DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Title: Bright Red Publishing

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bright Red Publishing Ltd

1 Torphichen Street

Edinburgh

EH3 8HX

UK

NUTS: UKM75

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Capstone Global Library

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Harper Collins

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: Hodder Gibson

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hodder Education

Carmelite House , 50 Victoria Embankment

London

EC4Y 0DZ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Title: Jolly Learning

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Title: McGraw Hill

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 14

Title: Nelson Thornes

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oxford University Press

Great Clarendon Street

Oxford

OX2 6DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 15

Title: Oxford University Press

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oxford University Press

Great Clarendon Street

Oxford

OX2 6DP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 16

Title: Pearson Education

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 17

Title: Prim-Ed Publishing

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 18

Title: Rising Stars UK

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Browns Books

5 Redcliff Road

Melton

HU14 3RS

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC

6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street

Enfield, London

EN1 3XA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hodder Education

Carmelite House , 50 Victoria Embankment

London

EC4Y 0DZ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KELVIN BOOKS LTD

UNIT 57, CHAPEL ST IND ESTATE, MARYHILL,GLASGOW

GLASGOW

G20 9BSD

UK

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

scotia and chameleon books ltd

17 register road

kilsyth

g65 0ds

UK

NUTS: UKM84

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waterstone's Booksellers Limited

203/206 Piccadilly, London

London

W1J 9HD

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 19

Title: P&N Publications

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Blackwell

50 Broad St, Oxford

Oxford

OX13BQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glowworm Books & Gifts Ltd.

Unit 2, 5 Youngs Road, East Mains Industrial Estate

Broxburn

EH52 5LY

UK

NUTS: UKM78

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 840 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and

successor bodies):

- The 32 local authorities in Scotland listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx;

- Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education

sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies;

- NHS Scotland entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards,

Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated

Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

- Scotland Excel associate members listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx;

- any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014

The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Rebates apply to this framework. For further details, please see the Special Conditions of Contract.

(SC Ref:710137)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Court of Session

Edinburgh

EH1 1RQ

UK

Telephone: +44 314443300

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446)(as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/11/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
30234300 Compact disks (CDs) Storage media
22130000 Directories Printed books, brochures and leaflets
22832000 Exercise papers Exercise books
22113000 Library books Printed books
92511000 Library services Library and archive services
22110000 Printed books Printed books, brochures and leaflets
79970000 Publishing services Miscellaneous business and business-related services
22111000 School books Printed books
79980000 Subscription services Miscellaneous business and business-related services
22112000 Textbooks Printed books

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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