Periodicals and Associated Services

Concepts

• newspapers, journals
• stirling
• periodicals and magazines
• periodicals
• the associated services
• periodical
• journals
• newspapers
• serials
• magazines

Location

Scotland and Northern Ireland

Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Subscription Agent to supply to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services.

Total Quantity or Scope

For the appointment of a Subscription Agent to manage the supply and delivery of periodicals and the associated services. A Periodical being defined as any domestic or foreign publication supplied in a print or electronic format. The publication may take various formats, such as a magazine, newspaper, or journal to name a few examples, and may be issued in successive parts, at regular intervals and may continue indefinitely. The appointed agent will be required to act on behalf of the: * HE/FE institutions in Scotland * HE institutions of Northern Ireland * The members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries(SCURL) * The Scottish Government * NHS Education Scotland (SHEDL deals only) acting on behalf of The Knowledge Network. 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/

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will commence on the 01/01/2025 for an initial period of 2 years and will expire on the 31/12/2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement by Institutions for the service provision.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
• 22211000 - Journals
• 22210000 - Newspapers
• 22212000 - Periodicals
• 22212100 - Serials
• 22213000 - Magazines
• 22211100 - Official journals

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

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. The following should be submitted prior to award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Form of Tender: Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix A – Form of Tender” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Freedom of Information Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix B – Freedom of Information” if applicable in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix D – Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. General Data Protection Regulation Please confirm that you will be in a position to submit prior to award “Appendix G – GDPR Contractor Assessment Form” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Sustain SCM RP Section 1 Appendix J SCM RP Section 1 Appendix J in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. At this stage in the process this document has been provided for information only and will not be scored. On award to the Framework Agreement the completion of the questionnaire will be a contractual obligation and appointed Contractors will receive an invite to complete the questionnaire online. Library Management Systems Appendix H "Library Management Systems" in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. To be completed and submitted at the time of tender The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26835. 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 a requirement that the range of the subscription and information management services to be delivered under this framework agreement will be delivered by a main contractor. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Opportunity for internships, summer placements or apprenticeships for students. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26835. 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 goods and service will be provided by the appointed Subscription Agent. 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: Opportunity for training, internships, summer placements or apprenticeships for students. Donation of unused goods to local organisations within the geography of the framework agreement. (SC Ref:767659)