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title: "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials"
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# Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fd4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials" tender is managed by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body serving 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, and other relevant bodies. This tender falls under the goods category and specifically targets educational equipment. The process has reached the award stage, with active contracts signed for various lots such as General Education Materials, Arts and Crafts, and Scientific Equipment. The deadline for implementing this framework is yet to be confirmed.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying education-related goods like arts and crafts materials, exercise books, or scientific equipment. The ability to meet quality and price criteria is crucial for successful bids. Businesses should be aware of the procurement method - an open procedure with potential for framework agreements and electronic auctions. Participation in such tenders can assist businesses in expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities in Scotland.

## Notice

This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.

### Lot Information

Arts and Crafts Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Bespoke Homework Diaries

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Early Learning Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Musical Instruments

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Scientific Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Sports Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

General Education Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031881-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP SPORTS AND LEISURE; CLYDE PAPER & PRINT; COSY DIRECT; ESPO; FINDEL EDUCATION; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HAMELIN BRANDS; INC DOT COM; INIVOS; KCS; MUDDY FACES; NEWITT; RM RESOURCES; SCIENTIFIC & CHEMICAL SUPPLIES; SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON; W.ENTERPRISES (ABDN; WF EDUCATION GROUP; YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 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

### Codes

- 22111000 - School books
- 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 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

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2022 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031881-2022
- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006242-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646140
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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