--- title: "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage for a potential procurement titled "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information." This process is focused on the goods category, specifically in the furniture sector, and takes place in Glasgow, UK. Interested businesses are invited to contribute to the development of a procurement strategy through a Request for Information (RFI) document that is attached to this notice. The information-gathering initiative commenced on 7th April 2022, with a future notice set for 8th April 2022. The RFI aims to assess market interest regarding a framework that could reserve goods and services for Supported Businesses within the public sector in Scotland. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses classified as Supported Businesses to engage with the Scottish Government and potentially supply their goods and services to public bodies. The framework is designed to facilitate access to public procurement for businesses supporting social initiatives or employing individuals who face barriers to work. Companies that can demonstrate their alignment with Supported Business criteria stand to benefit from this initiative, expanding their market reach and contributing to the contracting opportunities available within the Scottish public sector. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is part of the Scottish Government and is considering the establishment of a Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System. SPPD recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. A Request for Information questionnaire document has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy. This Request for Information questionnaire document is attached to this notice at the additional documents section. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is considering the establishment of a Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System. The Scottish Government recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. A request for information questionnaire document has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy. The Request for Information questionnaire document is attached at the 'Additional Documents' part of this notice. The Scottish Government is seeking information from organisations who can demonstrate that they meet the definition of a Supported Business and who may be interested in supplying their Goods and or Services to the public sector in Scotland. Any framework arising will provide Scottish Government and interested public bodies with an appropriate route to market for the provision of commodities (good and services) provided/reserved for Supported Business. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity, therefore no decision on the structure of the tender has been made. CPV codes at this stage are illustrative only. Additional information: Any Lotting Strategy to be confirmed in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009410-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 15:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009410-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=689691 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## 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-032b5d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032b5d.json.