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Award

10 Nov 2022 at 15:58

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials" tender is managed by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body serving 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, and other relevant bodies. This tender falls under the goods category and specifically targets educational equipment. The process has reached the award stage, with active contracts signed for various lots such as General Education Materials, Arts and Crafts, and Scientific Equipment. The deadline for implementing this framework is yet to be confirmed.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying education-related goods like arts and crafts materials, exercise books, or scientific equipment. The ability to meet quality and price criteria is crucial for successful bids. Businesses should be aware of the procurement method - an open procedure with potential for framework agreements and electronic auctions. Participation in such tenders can assist businesses in expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

Notice Description

This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.

Lot Information

Arts and Crafts Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Bespoke Homework Diaries

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Early Learning Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Musical Instruments

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Scientific Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Sports Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

General Education Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. 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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031881-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

22111000 - School books

22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers

22830000 - Exercise books

22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

33192500 - Test tubes

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

37310000 - Musical instruments

37315000 - Electrically amplified musical instruments

37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments

37322000 - Parts of musical instruments

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

37524100 - Educational games

37820000 - Art supplies

37823500 - Art and craft paper

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Bishop Sports and Leisure

Clyde Paper & Print

Cosy Direct Ltd

ESPO

Findel Education Ltd

Foams 4 sports Ltd

Grosvenor House Papers Ltd

Hamelin Brands Ltd

Inc Dot Com Limited

Inivos Ltd

KCS

MUDDY FACES

Newitt & Co Ltd

RM Resources

Scientific & Chemical Supplies Ltd

Seawhite of Brighton Ltd

W.Enterprises (Abdn) Ltd

WF Education Group Limited

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

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