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title: "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629237"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
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# Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629237

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the tender "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials" was carried out by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body in the UK. The tender, which was in the "award" procurement stage, was completed on the 10th of November 2022. It aimed to provide Councils and other participating bodies with a framework to procure a variety of educational materials. The tender covered industry categories such as general public services and included products like arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment, and sports equipment. The location for delivery was specified as various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members in Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially suppliers of educational materials, arts and crafts supplies, exercise books, and sports equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their business growth as it focuses on goods procurement. The procurement process employed an open procedure method with a focus on quality and price criteria. The anticipated duration of the framework resulting from this tender is 36 months, with a provision to extend for up to an additional 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance, in line with the requirements set by Scotland Excel, the buying organization.

## Notice

This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.

### Lot Information

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Musical Instruments

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Scientific Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Early Learning Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

General Education Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Bespoke Homework Diaries

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Arts and Crafts Materials

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Sports Equipment

The products under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment. For further information regarding the evaluation of this lot, please refer to the "1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT" document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463984 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP SPORTS AND LEISURE; CLYDE PAPER & PRINT; COSY DIRECT; ESPO; FINDEL EDUCATION; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HAMELIN BRANDS; INC DOT COM; INIVOS; KCS; MUDDY FACES; NEWITT; RM RESOURCES; SCIENTIFIC & CHEMICAL SUPPLIES; SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON; W.ENTERPRISES (ABDN; WF EDUCATION GROUP; YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 22111000 - School books
- 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
- 37310000 - Musical instruments
- 37315000 - Electrically amplified musical instruments
- 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
- 37322000 - Parts of musical instruments
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463984
- 26 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410490
- 24 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395577

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395577
  Supply and Delivery of Educational Materials - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework may include but not be limited to: General Education Materials; Arts and crafts materials; Board, Card, Paper and Exercise books; Bespoke homework diaries; Early Learning Materials; Scientific equipment; Sports equipment; and Musical instruments. The lotting structure is expected to permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase education materials.Nonetheless, please note that the exact procurement process to be adopted and its layout have yet to be determined and may change from those stated in this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410490
  Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463984
  Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629237
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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