Award

Specialist Paper Products

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking suppliers for its contract titled "Specialist Paper Products," which involves the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to print rooms located in Dalkeith and Glasgow. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage following its completion. The contract has an estimated value of £428,000 and was signed on 2nd September 2019. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers, with key items classified under education services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the paper products and printing sectors, to expand their market reach. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to supply a diverse range of paper products and exhibit strong supply chain capabilities would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The SQA's requirement for flexibility in volumes and the ability to respond swiftly to calls mean that suppliers who specialise in such bespoke services will have a competitive advantage in bidding for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Specialist Paper Products

Notice Description

SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms. The print rooms are located in both Dalkeith and Glasgow sites. The materials in this contract are additional to the supply of our standard papers and can be called off at short notice in vastly varying quantities. The products created from these stocks form part of our annual examination and are business critical.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA required supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print room. A variety of papers, card and special services are required.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579083
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366837
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
One year prior to the end of contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Maria Magennis
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

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

CLYDE PAPER & PRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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