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Provision of Print Books to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Awarded to Browns Books

University of the Highlands and Islands(buyer)

Published
Published 10 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 14 August 2025
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Overview

The University of the Highlands and Islands procured print books in English and UK non-English languages for its academic partners. The contract, valued at £160,000, was awarded to Browns Books on 15 July 2026 and is currently in delivery or complete.

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Lots (2)

  • English language and UK non-English language publications

    The following Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have entered into a joint contract for the Provision of Print Books: - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Shetland The scope of Print Books shall be limited to that of English language and UK non-English language publications.

    £4,300,000Won by Browns Books

  • International language publications

    For the appointment of up to 6 contractors for the supply and delivery of International 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/.

    £200,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
10 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Printed booksTextbooksLibrary booksDictionaries, maps, music books and other booksDictionariesAtlasesMaps

Award outcome

Awarded value
£160,000
Award date
15 July 2026
Contract period
19 October 2025 → 19 October 2027
Winner
  • Browns Books

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    11 July 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    10 February 2025

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