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Examination Packaging

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking suppliers for its "Examination Packaging" procurement, which falls under the Education industry category. This tender, concluded on 8th November 2021, involved an open procurement method and was aimed at supplying examination packaging to be delivered to the authority's location in Dalkeith, Midlothian. The total contract value was approximately £79,757.46, and the procurement process also included a previous active stage that took place with a larger contract value of £140,000. The buyer's contact information includes an email address for procurement inquiries: procurement@sqa.org.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in packaging solutions, particularly those with experience in supplying educational materials. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this market are likely to be SMEs or those with the capability to meet specific performance requirements and compliance standards outlined in the invitation to tender. The open nature of the procurement process encourages competition, allowing innovative solutions from various suppliers that can enhance the packaging of examination materials.

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Notice Title

Examination Packaging

Notice Description

Examination Packaging

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of examination packaging as per ITT

Renewal: One 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432459
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,757 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated time - January 2023

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
Not specified
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INITIAL PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

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