Award

Supply of Educational Materials (Lot 8 Science)

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Fife Council as the buying organisation for the "Supply of Educational Materials (Lot 8 Science)" contract, classified under general public services in the goods industry category. The contract is specifically for the delivery of educational materials to Fife, Scotland. Initiated as an open procedure, it marks the completion of the tender process and transition to the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 31 March 2025. The award notice reflects the retrospective value of call-off against the Scotland Excel Contract, applicable for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £51,583 GBP.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in science educational materials, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the successful supplier, WF Education Group Ltd. With Fife Council acting as a central purchasing authority, suppliers within the educational sector can consider expanding their reach in the Scottish market. An open procurement method and a clear focus on specific goods indicate potential access for competitive bidding, fostering future growth for businesses adept in delivering quality educational products to regional or local authorities. The contract can be an excellent opportunity to build relationships and establish a foothold in public educational procurement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Educational Materials (Lot 8 Science)

Notice Description

This Notice is a retrospective award which reflects the actual value of call off against the Scotland Excel Contract for Educational Materials (Lot 8 Science) for the period 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a retrospective award notice which reflects the actual call off value against Scotland Excel Contract: Supply of Educational Materials (Lot 58 Science) for the period 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806187
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536106
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38510000 - Microscopes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,583 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
Jack Dryburgh
Contact Email
jack.dryburgh@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

WF EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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