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Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Council has completed the award process for the procurement of "Supply & Delivery of Educational Materials." This tender opportunity falls under the "goods" category and involves multiple lots, such as General Educational Materials, Arts and Crafts, Board, Card, and Paper, Early Learning, Scientific Equipment, and Sport Equipment, each with specific descriptions and suppliers. The contract was signed on 17th May 2023, and Findel Education Ltd is the primary supplier for most lots.

This tender by Fife Council offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in educational materials and equipment. Companies specializing in supplying educational resources, arts and crafts materials, scientific equipment, and sports equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent and fair chance for various suppliers, including both small and large enterprises, to participate in fulfilling the Council's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of Educational Materials

Notice Description

Fife Council is looking to appoint Contractor(s) capable of meeting the needs of the Council and ensuring offering the best value, allowing the Council an opportunity to review the new generation Scotland Excel framework and conduct any necessary procurement activity required.

Lot Information

General Educational Materials

General Education Materials

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this agreement which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Arts and Crafts/ Specialist Artist Materials

Arts and Crafts/ Specialist Artist Materials

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Board, Card and Paper/ Exercise Books

Board, Card and Paper/ Exercise Books

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Early Learning

Early Learning Materials

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Scientific Equipment

Scientific Equipment-Education/classroom.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Sport Equipment

Sport Equipment.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Anderson Scientific Ltd

ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)

Findel Education Ltd

Inivos Ltd

Scientific & Chemical Supplies Ltd

Timstar

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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