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Paper Products

Scottish Qualifications Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), located in Midlothian, has completed the procurement process for supplying specialist paper products to their print rooms in Glasgow city centre and Dalkeith. This procurement falls under the education industry category and the contract has been awarded to Lyreco. The tender process commenced with an open procedure, culminating in an active contract signed on 23 October 2023, valued at £132,000 GBP. The award followed an evaluation of bids where quality and price were crucial criteria, and despite being a complex procurement process, it successfully transitioned from the planning stage to the tender stage, ultimately leading to the award.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing paper products, particularly those with expertise in fulfilling requirements for educational organisations. The open procedure adopted allows diverse suppliers to compete, fostering growth especially for large enterprises that can deliver substantial amounts of goods efficiently. Given the expansive delivery location covering major Scottish cities, businesses with strong logistical capabilities would be well-suited to partake in such contracts. The use of electronic submissions and the procurement method streamline the process for companies equipped with technological resources, offering a competitive edge over traditional methods. Future opportunities may arise with the contract's renewal expected around October 2028, signalling an ongoing demand in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper Products

Notice Description

Paper products

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms located at their Dalkeith and Glasgow sites.

Renewal: Replacing existing contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Postcode Area
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

Lyreco

Further Information

Notice Documents

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