Tender

Secure Certificate Base Stock

QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Scotland, based in Midlothian, is currently at the tendering stage for procuring secure certificate base stock, essential for certification overprinting. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and is executed through an open procedure. The procurement process involves an electronic submission method, with key dates including the tender closing on 7th July 2026 and the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The contract's approximate value stands at £400,000, and it covers the geographical region of the UK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing secure paper products, particularly those with experience in producing certificate paper or similar security products. Companies capable of providing robust, secure solutions while maintaining stringent quality control would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The provision for electronic ordering and payment suggests an emphasis on streamlined and efficient supply chain processes, making it ideal for enterprises that excel in digital integration and logistics. Additionally, the possibility of a 12-month contract extension offers potential for long-term engagement and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Certificate Base Stock

Notice Description

Qualifications Scotland require a supplier to provide secure certificate base stock to fulfil the organisations needs for all certification overprinting

Lot Information

Lot 1

Qualifications Scotland require a supplier to provide secure certificate base stock to fulfil the organisations needs for all certification overprinting

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833694
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557201
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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