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Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the renewal framework concerning the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials, targeting deliveries throughout Scotland. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, covers a broad range of educational supplies including general education materials, arts and crafts, paper and exercise books, bespoke homework diaries, early learning materials, additional support needs products, musical instruments, scientific equipment, and sports equipment. Scheduled to publish further details on 10th January 2025, Scotland Excel invites interested suppliers to discuss this upcoming framework, with meetings available starting the week of 30th September. The buying organisation, Scotland Excel, operates under the 'General public services' industry category and is based in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing educational supplies of various categories to engage in a large-scale, multi-lot competition. Companies specialising in educational equipment, arts and crafts supplies, musical instruments, or scientific apparatus would be well-suited to compete. The tender also encourages small to medium enterprises that can offer bespoke, high-quality educational materials. By engaging with Scotland Excel through the planned meetings, businesses can gain insights and tailor their proposals to meet the needs of Scottish councils and other participating public bodies, leveraging this framework to expand their market presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

Notice Description

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; Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products; Musical Instruments; Scientific Equipment; and Sports Equipment. 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.

Lot Information

General Education Materials

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Arts and Crafts Materials

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Bespoke Homework Diaries

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Early Learning Materials

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Musical Instruments

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Scientific Equipment

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Sports Equipment

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment.. Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513843
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513843
    Supply and Delivery of Education 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; Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products; Musical Instruments; Scientific Equipment; and Sports Equipment. 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.

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