---
title: "Paper Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470b0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0470b0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Paper Products

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470b0

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) involves the procurement of specialist paper products required for their print rooms in Dalkeith and Glasgow. Part of the education sector, this process used an open procedure, initially inviting electronic submissions until 23rd July 2024. The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded on 23rd October 2023 to Lyreco, a large supplier. The procurement covered goods categorised under "Paper or paperboard registers," and the contract was initially announced for renewal in October 2028, indicating recurring requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacture and supply of paper products, particularly those focused on innovation and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participated actively in the bidding process, highlighting a competitive environment ideal for companies looking to expand their client base in the UK market. Business growth potential exists for entities capable of delivering high-quality services effectively, especially offering added value and managing efficient contract performance within specified timescales.

## Notice

Paper products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms located at their Dalkeith and Glasgow sites.

Renewal: Replacing existing contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LYRECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2026
- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022808-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018721-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

## Provenance

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