This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Planning

30 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture" framework, which involves the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of furniture for education and office environments across various locations in Scotland. This contract, dated 29th January 2026, encompasses multiple lots allowing for the procurement of individual furniture items or complete setups by Scottish councils and other public bodies associated with Scotland Excel. The framework categorised under general public services uses an open procurement method implying a transparent and competitive process. The procurement stage reached an award and contract status with contracts signed on 27th November 2025, covering a value of approximately £32,000,000 GBP, stretching over several lots like Education Furniture, Office Furniture, and DSE Assessments/Ergonomic Furniture.

This comprehensive framework offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly benefiting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their participation in the supply contracts, including Alpha Marketing Scotland Limited, Bates Office Supplies Ltd, and Findel Education Ltd. Their involvement highlights the framework’s alignment with nurturing local business growth and provides firms specialising in furniture manufacturing, supply, and installation an expansive platform to expand their reach and establish beneficial relationships with public sector clients throughout Scotland. Additionally, the open procedure presents a fair competitive environment for suppliers aiming to secure contracts with public institutions, thus enhancing business portfolios and contributing to economic development in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is in relation to the framework for Supply, Delivery & Installation of Education and Office Furniture. It is anticipated that the scope of furniture covered under the framework will include but not be limited to education and office furniture. The lotting structure will permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase individual pieces of furniture or deliver a full kit-out requirement.

Lot Information

Office Desks and Tables.

The services under this lot will include, but no be limited to , supply, delivery and installation of Office Desks and Tables.. Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents.

Education Furniture

The services under this lot will include but not limited to Supply, Delivery and Installation of Education Furniture.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Education Dining Furniture

The services under this lot will include but not limited to Supply, Delivery and Installation of Education Dining Furniture. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Pre-5 Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Pre-5 Furniture. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Education Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Full Education Kit Out. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Furniture. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Full Kit Out.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

DSE Assessments/Ergonomic Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of DSE Assessments/Ergonomic Furniture. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information

Office Meeting Room and Reception Furniture

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Meeting Room and Reception Furniture.. Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents

Office Storage

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Storage Products.

Office Full Kit Out

The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply, delivery and installation of Office Furniture.. Full details of the final lotting structure will be in the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789168
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39120000 - Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases

39130000 - Office furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,880,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
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, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Active Office Scotland Ltd

Alpha Marketing Scotland Limited

Bates Office Supplies Ltd

Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd

Caley Print & Stationery

City Building (Contracts) LLP

Claremont Office Furniture Limited

Community Products (UK) Limited t/a Community Playthings

Danscot Ltd

Elite Office Supplies Ltd

Findel Education Ltd

Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd

GM Projects Scotland Ltd

Langstane Press Limited

Morleys (Bicester) LTD

Park Modern Furniture Limited

Posturite Ltd

Project Furniture

SICO Europe Limited

Sharp Business Systems UK Plc

Spaceright Europe Limited

Spaces Taylored

Wagstaff Bros Limited

YPO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522828
    Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Supply, Delivery & Installation of Education and Office Furniture. It is anticipated that the scope of furniture covered under the framework will include but not be limited to education and office furniture. The lotting structure is expected to permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase individual pieces of furniture or deliver a full kit-out requirement. 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528283
    Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture - This Contract Notice is in relation to the framework for Supply, Delivery & Installation of Education and Office Furniture. It is anticipated that the scope of furniture covered under the framework will include but not be limited to education and office furniture. The lotting structure will permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase individual pieces of furniture or deliver a full kit-out requirement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548353
    Supply and Delivery of Education and Office Furniture - This Contract Notice is in relation to the framework for Supply, Delivery & Installation of Education and Office Furniture. It is anticipated that the scope of furniture covered under the framework will include but not be limited to education and office furniture. The lotting structure will permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase individual pieces of furniture or deliver a full kit-out requirement.

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