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title: "Specialist Paper Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579083"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-09-19"
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# Specialist Paper Products

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579083

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is seeking suppliers for its contract titled "Specialist Paper Products," which involves the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to print rooms located in Dalkeith and Glasgow. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage following its completion. The contract has an estimated value of £428,000 and was signed on 2nd September 2019. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers, with key items classified under education services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the paper products and printing sectors, to expand their market reach. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to supply a diverse range of paper products and exhibit strong supply chain capabilities would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The SQA's requirement for flexibility in volumes and the ability to respond swiftly to calls mean that suppliers who specialise in such bespoke services will have a competitive advantage in bidding for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms. The print rooms are located in both Dalkeith and Glasgow sites. The materials in this contract are additional to the supply of our standard papers and can be called off at short notice in vastly varying quantities. The products created from these stocks form part of our annual examination and are business critical.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SQA required supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print room. A variety of papers, card and special services are required.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366837 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | One year prior to the end of contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | CLYDE PAPER & PRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers
- 30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366837
- 28 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349989

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR349989&idx=1
  1st April 2019 - SQA2193 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349989
  Specialist Paper Products - SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms. The print rooms are located in both Dalkeith and Glasgow sites. The materials in this contract are additional to the supply of our standard papers and can be called off at short notice in vastly varying quantities. The products created from these stocks form part of our annual examination and are business critical.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366837
  Specialist Paper Products - SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms. The print rooms are located in both Dalkeith and Glasgow sites. The materials in this contract are additional to the supply of our standard papers and can be called off at short notice in vastly varying quantities. The products created from these stocks form part of our annual examination and are business critical.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579083

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