Tender

Secure Certificate Base Stock

QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is initiated by Qualifications Scotland and involves a tender titled "Secure Certificate Base Stock". This tender, categorised under "Printed matter and related products", aims to secure suppliers for certificate base stock essential for certification overprinting. The procurement process is at the 'tender' stage with an open procedure method and covers the goods industry category. The main location for contract delivery is the United Kingdom. The tender was opened for responses with electronic submissions accepted, and the deadline for submission is set for 7th July 2026. The contract period includes a potential extension of twelve months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production of secure printed materials, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive certification documents. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality printed goods could benefit from this opportunity, leveraging their specialisation to meet the specific needs of Qualifications Scotland. With an estimated contract value of £400,000 and a requirement for qualifications and staff names, it presents an attractive proposition for experienced suppliers looking to expand their market presence within the public sector. The absence of allowances for variant bids underscores the necessity for precision and compliance with tender specifications, ideal for businesses adept at fulfilling stringent procurement criteria.

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Notice Title

Secure Certificate Base Stock

Notice Description

Qualifications Scotland require a supplier to provide secure certificate base stock to fulfil the organisations needs for all certification overprinting

Lot Information

Lot 1

Qualifications Scotland require a supplier to provide secure certificate base stock to fulfil the organisations needs for all certification overprinting

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052349-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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