Award

Paper Products

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is engaging in the procurement of specialist paper products under the Open Contracting Data Standard. The process involves the supply and delivery to print rooms at both Dalkeith and Glasgow locations, categorised under the "Paper or paperboard registers" industry segment. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following an open procedure. The contract for these goods, valued at £46,189, was awarded to CPP Trading Group Ltd on 25th February 2026, and involves an active contract with options for renewal.

This purchase presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the paper supply industry, particularly for small and medium enterprises, as evidenced by the previous award to an SME, CPP Trading Group Ltd. Businesses with a focus on quality delivery service, contract management, sustainability, and the ability to meet specified timescales would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Companies situated within the UK geographic scope and those with capabilities in electronic submissions are encouraged to prepare for future tenders from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Title

Paper Products

Notice Description

Paper supplies

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: Renewal process will start September 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023976-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,189 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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

CPP TRADING GROUP

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