Award

Paper Products

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:44

TenderUpdate

23 Jul 2024 at 10:46

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) involves the procurement of specialist paper products required for their print rooms in Dalkeith and Glasgow. Part of the education sector, this process used an open procedure, initially inviting electronic submissions until 23rd July 2024. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded on 23rd October 2023 to Lyreco, a large supplier. The procurement covered goods categorised under "Paper or paperboard registers," and the contract was initially announced for renewal in October 2028, indicating recurring requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture and supply of paper products, particularly those focused on innovation and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participated actively in the bidding process, highlighting a competitive environment ideal for companies looking to expand their client base in the UK market. Business growth potential exists for entities capable of delivering high-quality services effectively, especially offering added value and managing efficient contract performance within specified timescales.

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Notice Title

Paper Products

Notice Description

Paper products

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms located at their Dalkeith and Glasgow sites.

Renewal: Replacing existing contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

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