Award

Examination Packaging

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority centred on the provision of examination packaging for its question papers and scripts. The procurement falls under the education category, specifically targeting packaging goods for secure delivery. Conducted via an open procedure, this contract process ensures broad access, representing transparency and inclusivity. The process saw its award phase completed by the signing of the contract with Coveris Speciality Bags Ltd on 19th March 2025, with the contract valued at £50,000 GBP. Key dates in the tender timeline include its initial active status on 18th November 2024 and amendment due to the Christmas break extending deadlines to 10th January 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in packaging solutions, especially those with innovative and secure delivery systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Coveris Speciality Bags Ltd, which successfully embraced the opportunity, demonstrate the competitive potential for similar-sized entities. Such businesses can leverage the open procurement method to access new markets within the educational sector. The award criteria focusing on product quality and competitive pricing further encourages suppliers with robust quality assurance practices and streamlined cost structures to engage and succeed in this market. The recurring nature of this procurement, with renewal options, provides firms with the prospect of sustained collaboration and long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Examination Packaging

Notice Description

Packaging for SQA question papers and scripts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551869
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2028

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
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COVERIS SPECIALITY BAGS

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