Print Books & Standing Orders (APUC)

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.

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.

This 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.

Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed in Appendix E — List of Institutions.

Members of APUC - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/.

Members of Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/members.

Members of Scotland Excel - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/.

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-procurement/

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.