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title: "Art Materials & Craft Materials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542694"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2018-08-24"
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# Art Materials & Craft Materials

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542694

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by Fife College in partnership with Forth Valley College, seeking to appoint a contractor for the supply of art and craft materials across Scotland. This tender, titled "Art Materials & Craft Materials," falls within the education sector and is classified under the goods procurement category. The tender was initiated on 11 May 2018 and has a submission deadline of 13 June 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, facilitating wider participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the supply chain for educational materials, arts and crafts supplies, and related services. Companies that cater to colleges and educational institutions, as well as those with experience in large-scale distribution across diverse locations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The flexibility of this contract allows for a range of businesses, from small to medium enterprises, to submit proposals that can enhance their market reach within the education sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of art materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 1. Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of craft materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 2.

### Lot Information

Art Materials

Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a Contractor capable of the supply of art materials throughout the whole of Scotland.

Options: The tender is for a standard list of items required. Throughout the duration of the contract, these items may be renewed or additonal products be added to the list.

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extension periods

Craft Materials

Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a Contractor capable of the supply of craft materials throughout the whole of Scotland.

Options: The tender is for a standard list of items required. Throughout the duration of the contract, these items may be renewed or additonal products be added to the list.

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329288 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After contract duration and possible extension periods |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,431 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 22610000 - Printing ink
- 24911200 - Adhesives
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37821000 - Artists' brushes
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
- 44111300 - Ceramics
- 44113500 - Glass beads
- 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics
- 44812000 - Artists' paints

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329288
- 11 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318989

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=13
  14th May 2018 - 13. Appendix A1 - Lot 2 KPI's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=14
  14th May 2018 - 14. Appendix B1&2 Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=10
  14th May 2018 - 10. Price Schedule Lot 2 Craft Materials
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=11
  14th May 2018 - 11. Fife College Standard Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=12
  14th May 2018 - 12. Appendix A1 - Lot 1 KPI's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=9
  14th May 2018 - 9. Price Schedule Lot 1 Art Materials
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=7
  14th May 2018 - 7. Schedule to Tender Art Materials (Lot 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=8
  14th May 2018 - 8. Schedule to Tender Craft Materials (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=6
  14th May 2018 - 6. ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=4
  14th May 2018 - 4. Form of Tender Craft Materials ( Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=5
  14th May 2018 - 5. Form of Tender Craft Materials (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=1
  14th May 2018 - 1. ITT Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=2
  14th May 2018 - 2. Specification - Lot 1 Art Materials
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318989&idx=3
  14th May 2018 - 3. Specification - Lot 2 Craft Materials
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318989
  Art Materials & Craft Materials - Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of art materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 1. Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of craft materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329288
  Art Materials & Craft Materials - Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of art materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 1. Fife College and Forth Valley College requires a single experienced Contractor capable of the supply of craft materials throughout the whole of Scotland for Lot 2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.ac.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=537492
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=537492
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542694

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