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Duplication of Audio & Digital Question Papers CDs

QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND

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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Scotland, located in Midlothian, is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the duplication of audio and digital question papers CDs, specifically for language and music exams. This tender falls under the education industry category, with a focus on goods and is open for electronic submissions. The procurement, in the form of an open procedure, is active with a tender period ending on 18th August 2026, and the award period commencing immediately on the same day. The contract, which has a potential value of £36,000, spans a contract period of 720 days, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The primary location for this procurement is within the UK, and it is conducted in compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production of audio and digital media products. Companies specialising in audio CD duplication and data CD creation for educational purposes will find this tender particularly pertinent. The project allows for electronic submissions, thus broadening the accessibility for businesses across the UK who can efficiently manage digital contracts. The procurement's open method fosters a competitive environment, ideal for SMEs with innovative solutions looking to expand their market presence within the educational sector. With the potential for contract renewal, successful bidders may experience substantial business growth over time.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Duplication of Audio & Digital Question Papers CDs

Notice Description

We wish to appoint a supplier to duplicate audio CDs (for language and music exams) and digital question paper data CDs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We wish to appoint a supplier to duplicate audio CDs (for language and music exams) and digital question paper data CDs.

Renewal: Potential 24 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560094
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 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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