---
title: "Secure Certificate Base Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a169"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a169"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a169.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a169.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-07-10"
---

# Secure Certificate Base Stock

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a169

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a169)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a169.json)

## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has completed a tender process for the procurement of Secure Certificate Base Stock, falling under the goods category related to Printing Paper. The process was initiated with the unique ID of SQA2246. Adare SEC Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £195,000 GBP, signed on September 17, 2021. The main criteria for awarding the contract included security measures, production capabilities, delivery timeliness, contract management, sustainability, and price. The procurement was open to bidders and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement opportunity by the SQA for Secure Certificate Base Stock presents a chance for businesses involved in providing printing paper products to fulfil the organisation's certification needs. Prospective suppliers should demonstrate strong security measures, production capabilities, timeliness in delivery, efficient contract management, sustainable practices, and competitive pricing to be well-suited for this opportunity. The buyer, Scottish Qualifications Authority, is based in Midlothian, United Kingdom, and can be contacted at +44 03452135208 or procurement@sqa.org.uk for further information.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019559-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | June 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADARE SEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22400000 - Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, trade advertising material, catalogues and manuals
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30199330 - Continuous paper for computer printers

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019559-2023
- 31 Mar 2021 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006648-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645301
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a169. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a169.json.