Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24

Glasgow City Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of education materials under the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement, referenced as 07/24. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, addresses general public services for various locations within Glasgow's boundaries, predominantly schools and nurseries. This contract encompasses multiple categories including arts and crafts, musical instruments, and scientific equipment, intended for educational environments such as schools and nurseries, including facilities for children with additional support needs. The framework agreement was signed on 25 July 2025 and is valued across various lots, reflecting a robust investment in educational resources within the Glasgow region.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational supplies, offering avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies. The inclusion of diverse lots and suppliers, such as CSG Global Education Ltd and ESPO, highlights the competitive nature of this contract. Organisations capable of offering high-quality materials and innovative solutions are well-suited to participate in future similar tenders, benefit from expanding their market presence, and contribute to the educational advancements within the local authority areas. The framework ensures that the educational sector has access to necessary resources, supporting the development and reinforcement of educational programmes. Businesses in arts, crafts, scientific equipment, and musical instruments sectors can particularly thrive by harnessing opportunities within these specified categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply and delivery of Education Materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment. Users of the framework are likely to include schools and nurseries, including those for children with additional support needs.

Lot Information

General Education Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure general education materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Arts and Crafts Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure arts and crafts materials

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure board, card, paper and exercise books.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Early Learning Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure early learning materials

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure additional support needs (ASN) products.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Musical Instruments

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure musical instruments

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Scientific Equipment

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure scientific equipment

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Sports Equipment

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure sports equipment

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552271
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

22 - Printed matter and related products

24 - Chemical products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres

19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread

22111000 - School books

22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing

22610000 - Printing ink

22830000 - Exercise books

22831000 - Refills for school notebooks

22832000 - Exercise papers

22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

24910000 - Glues

30192123 - Fibre pens

30192124 - Felt-tipped pens

30192130 - Pencils

30192133 - Pencil sharpeners

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

39224210 - Painters' brushes

44512300 - Hammers

44512800 - Screwdrivers

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

44810000 - Paints

44812200 - Oil and water paints

44812210 - Oil paints

44812220 - Water paints

44812300 - Students' paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)

ESPO (Leicestershire County Council

Findel Education Ltd

Lyreco UK Limited

RM Educational Resources Ltd

YPO

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

CPP Trading Group Ltd

Grosvenor House Papers Ltd

Creative Activity Group Ltd

LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD

Sensory Direct UK Ltd

BAND SUPPLIES LTD

Haydock Music Ltd

Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

The Wind Section Ltd

WF Education Group Limited

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Bishop Sports & Leisure Ltd

Newitt & Co Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552271
    Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24 - This framework is for the supply and delivery of Education Materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment. Users of the framework are likely to include schools and nurseries, including those for children with additional support needs.

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