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title: "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534026"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-03-20"
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# Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534026

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework," which falls under the general public services category. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with key activities scheduled, including supplier engagement days in late April 2018. The framework is expected to have a duration of two years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. Interested parties should prepare to register their interest by the communication future notice date of 24 December 2018, as this framework will be available to the Scottish public sector and will cover various goods and services. The contact for further information is Iain Miller, reachable at +44 1312447556 or via email at SupportedBusinessesFramework@gov.sco.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses classified as Supported Businesses, which may consist of social enterprises or organisations that support disabled individuals or those facing barriers to employment. Suppliers specialising in areas such as furniture supply and repair, document management services, personal protective equipment, textiles, and signage will find this framework particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance business reach within the Scottish public sector, tapping into a structured avenue for collaboration and service provision.

## Notice

A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply of the undernoted Goods and services. The Framework will be available for use by the Scottish Public sector. This Prior Information Notice seeks to encourage notes of interest from Supported Businesses within the supply market. The intention is to engage with interested potential suppliers ahead of advert of a Framework with a duration of two years with an option of two one year extensions thereafter.The proposed engagement will include supplier day(s) to be held in the later part of April 2018. To register your interest in this notice and obtain further information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website.

### Lot Information

Furniture and Associated Products

A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply and/or repair of furniture to the Scottish Public Sector. Potential types of furniture to be included may include (but not limited to): - Bedroom Furniture - Office Furniture - Educational / Laboratory Furniture - Conference Furniture - Cafe / restaurant Furniture - Kitchen units - Furnished & student accommodation - Beds & Mattresses - Soft Furnishings & upholstery

Document management Services

A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply of Document management Services to the Scottish Public Sector. Potential services may include (but not limited to): - Document Scanning, Handling & Archiving - Printing & design services - Secure document storage and retrieval of printed materials - Mailing and Fulfilment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Textiles

A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Textiles to the Scottish Public Sector. Potential items to be supplied may include (but not limited to) - Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) - Curtains - Linen wear - Soft furnishing covers

Signage

A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply of Signage to the Scottish Public Sector. Potential items to be supplied may include (but not limited to) - Signs (fascia, illuminated, pavement, freestanding, road traffic, safety) - Displays - Flat cut & fabricated letters - Street name plates - Engraving - Graphics (window, building) - Vehicle livery - Screen printing - Nameplates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314300 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 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 | 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18830000 - Protective footwear
- 18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap
- 19230000 - Linen fabrics
- 19231000 - Linen
- 19244000 - Curtain fabrics
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 33735100 - Protective goggles
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34928472 - Sign posts
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 34992300 - Street signs
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113450 - Protective coats or ponchos
- 35113470 - Protective shirts or pants
- 35260000 - Police signs
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 39134000 - Computer furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture
- 39143100 - Bedroom furniture
- 39143113 - Specialist soft furnishings
- 39143120 - Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings
- 39143200 - Dining-room furniture
- 39143300 - Living-room furniture
- 39144000 - Bathroom furniture
- 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture
- 39151300 - Modular furniture
- 39153000 - Conference-room furniture
- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture
- 39157000 - Parts of furniture
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39161000 - Kindergarten furniture
- 39170000 - Shop furniture
- 39174000 - Shop signs
- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39513000 - Table linen
- 39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
- 39515100 - Curtains
- 39515110 - Smoke curtains
- 39516100 - Soft furnishings
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
- 39561133 - Insignia
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
- 45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture
- 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79934000 - Furniture design services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314300

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314300&idx=4
  24th April 2018 - Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314300&idx=3
  24th April 2018 - Presentation Slides
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314300&idx=2
  11th April 2018 - Please see attached details of the Supplier Event to be held on Monday 23rd April at 10.00 am.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314300&idx=1
  5th April 2018 - Word document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314300
  Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - A new National Framework, reserved for Supported Businesses, for the supply of the undernoted Goods and services. The Framework will be available for use by the Scottish Public sector. This Prior Information Notice seeks to encourage notes of interest from Supported Businesses within the supply market. The intention is to engage with interested potential suppliers ahead of advert of a Framework with a duration of two years with an option of two one year extensions thereafter.The proposed engagement will include supplier day(s) to be held in the later part of April 2018. To register your interest in this notice and obtain further information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=534026
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534026

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