--- title: "Supported Factories and Business Framework Extension" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2017-09-04" --- # Supported Factories and Business Framework Extension Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is extending the Supported Factories and Business Framework through a limited procurement process, which will continue until 11 September 2018. This contract, identified as SP-12-002, covers various categories including Furniture and Associated Products, Document Management, Textiles and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Signage. The procurement method has been classified as limited, meaning that it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The estimated total spend for this extension is approximately GBP 590,000. Relevant stakeholders should note that the current procurement stage is in the Award phase. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as Supported Businesses or those employing disadvantaged individuals. Companies providing goods and services in the areas outlined, such as furniture production, document management solutions, PPE manufacturing, and signage creation, would be well-suited to apply. This extension allows these businesses time to adjust to recent legislative changes concerning reserved contracts, making it an advantageous time to engage with the procurement process. ## Notice Reserved under article 19 - Supported Factories and Business Framework Agreement which commenced 11.09.12 ### Lot Information Textiles and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Textiles and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Furniture and Associated Products Furniture and Associated Products Document Management Document Management Signage Signage ### Procurement Information The Scottish Government has a collaborative framework for goods and services provided by Supported Businesses which expires on 11 September 2017. The Public Contracts Directive 2004/18/EU was replaced by directive 2014/18/EC on 18 April 2016, changing the definition regarding Reserved Contracts. As a consequence of these legislative changes there has been a reduction in the required percentage of employees classified as disabled needed to qualify as a Supported Business (from 50% to 30%). The definition of companies which can bid for reserved contracts has also changed to include staff considered to be "disadvantaged" (not just disabled). Invoking a 12 month NCA has ensured continued access to the market for those supported factories and businesses who are on the current framework whilst: I. allowing the current and emerging markets sufficient time to respond to the new definitions under the new procurement directive; and, II. providing the Scottish Government with the time to engage with key stakeholders including potential suppliers, Centres of Procurement Expertise and public and private sector bodies, on the various potential route(s) to the market, the scope of goods and services likely to be procured, while still delivering value for money. It is therefore considered that under the circumstances the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 allow for the Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition to be utilised in this case. The framework contract will be extended for an 12 month period from 12 September 2016 to the 11 September 2018 using the Negotiated Procedure without competition. Estimated spend over the 12 month extension is GBP 590,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294562 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2017 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 39100000 - Furniture - 72512000 - Document management services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294562 - 23 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293305 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293305 Supported Factories and Business Framework Extension - Reserved under article 19 - Supported Factories and Business Framework Agreement which commenced 11.09.12 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294562 Supported Factories and Business Framework Extension - Reserved under article 19 - Supported Factories and Business Framework Agreement which commenced 11.09.12 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508410 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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