This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Planning

24 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials" was carried out by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body in the UK. The tender, which was in the "award" procurement stage, was completed on the 10th of November 2022. It aimed to provide Councils and other participating bodies with a framework to procure a variety of educational materials. The tender covered industry categories such as general public services and included products like arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment, and sports equipment. The location for delivery was specified as various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members in Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially suppliers of educational materials, arts and crafts supplies, exercise books, and sports equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth as it focuses on goods procurement. The procurement process employed an open procedure method with a focus on quality and price criteria. The anticipated duration of the framework resulting from this tender is 36 months, with a provision to extend for up to an additional 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance, in line with the requirements set by Scotland Excel, the buying organization.

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

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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.

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.. 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.. 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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000629237
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463984
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
11 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395577
    Supply and Delivery of Educational Materials - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework may include but not be limited to: General Education Materials; Arts and crafts materials; Board, Card, Paper and Exercise books; Bespoke homework diaries; Early Learning Materials; Scientific equipment; Sports equipment; and Musical instruments. The lotting structure is expected to permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase education materials.Nonetheless, please note that the exact procurement process to be adopted and its layout have yet to be determined and may change from those stated in this notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410490
    Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463984
    Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - 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.

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