---
title: "Student Bedding Packs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000583192"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-05-07"
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# Student Bedding Packs

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000583192

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a tender process for "Student Bedding Packs," which is classified under the goods category within the education sector. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, resulting in a direct award to Thomas Kneale & Co Limited. The contract, valued at £160,000, was signed on 30 April 2019 and involved supply to the university's accommodation services in Edinburgh. This process was part of a framework agreement under NWUPC, specifically targeting soft furnishings and associated products for student accommodation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the textile and bedding industries, particularly those capable of providing high-quality bedding items and related products. Suppliers that specialise in soft furnishings, including duvets, pillows, and linen, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies with experience in collaborating with educational institutions may find this an advantageous sector for growth, particularly as the demand for student accommodation continues to rise.

## Notice

Accommodation Catering and Events (ACE) have an ongoing requirement for student bedding packs. These packs are offered to students to purchase prior to moving into student accommodation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Accommodation Catering and Events (ACE) have an ongoing requirement for student bedding packs. These packs are offered to students to purchase prior to moving into student accommodation. The following items are required; - Single packs (no linen) - duvet + pillow only - Single packs with linen - Double packs (no linen) - Double packs with linen - Shower curtains (various sizes but to include 180 x 180) - Hand Towels - Bath Towels - Single Duvets Covers - Single Flat Sheets - Pillow cases - Pillows - Single Duvets. This was a direct award from NWUPC framework Soft Furnishings (FFE3118 NW) Lot 1 Bedding and Bathroom Textiles and associated student accommodation products. The weightings stated above are those that were used at framework level. Our direct award appointment was made to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) at framework level

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353561 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

## Release History

- 7 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353561

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353561
  Student Bedding Packs - Accommodation Catering and Events (ACE) have an ongoing requirement for student bedding packs. These packs are offered to students to purchase prior to moving into student accommodation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583192

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