Award

Paper Products

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) sought suppliers for paper products required at their print rooms located in Dalkeith and Glasgow, UK. Focused on the Education sector, this procurement fell under the category of goods and utilised an open procedure method. The contract, valued at £46,189, was awarded following a submission period that ended on 3rd December 2025, with the contract signed on 25th February 2026. The award stage concluded with CPP Trading Group Ltd being selected as the supplier. The tender was governed by public law, adhering to relevant legal and competitive standards.

For businesses looking to grow, this tender offered opportunities to provide specialist paper supplies to a major educational organisation in the UK. Suitable participants included suppliers of goods who can meet quality delivery standards alongside competitive pricing. The procurement was particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises, evidenced by successful bids from SMEs. The open procedure ensures transparency and equal opportunity, encouraging suppliers from various sectors to participate. This contract potentially paves the way for future renewals, providing a stable partnership for businesses excelling in paper supply. The established submission method supports ease of electronic participation, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paper Products

Notice Description

Paper supplies

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: Renewal process will start September 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813989
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551861
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,189 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 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

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
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

CPP TRADING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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