--- title: "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information". This initiative focuses on the goods industry and is located in Glasgow, UK, specifically at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St, G2 8EA. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to seek market advice regarding the establishment of a Reserved Commodities Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System for supported businesses. The key date for future communication regarding this notice is 8th April 2022. This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses that provide goods and services reserved for supported enterprises, particularly those that can demonstrate eligibility as a Supported Business. By participating in this process, businesses can influence the development of procurement strategies and potentially secure a route to market for supplying to the public sector in Scotland. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in the information-gathering process to align with the Scottish Government's objectives and contribute to shaping future procurement outcomes. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is part of the Scottish Government and is considering the establishment of a Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System. SPPD recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. A Request for Information questionnaire document has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy. This Request for Information questionnaire document is attached to this notice at the additional documents section. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is considering the establishment of a Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System. The Scottish Government recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. A request for information questionnaire document has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy. The Request for Information questionnaire document is attached at the 'Additional Documents' part of this notice. The Scottish Government is seeking information from organisations who can demonstrate that they meet the definition of a Supported Business and who may be interested in supplying their Goods and or Services to the public sector in Scotland. Any framework arising will provide Scottish Government and interested public bodies with an appropriate route to market for the provision of commodities (good and services) provided/reserved for Supported Business. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity, therefore no decision on the structure of the tender has been made. CPV codes at this stage are illustrative only.. Any Lotting Strategy to be confirmed in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445571 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2022 | | 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445571 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445571&idx=1 7th April 2022 - Supported Businesses - Request For Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445571 Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework - Request for Information - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity. The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is part of the Scottish Government and is considering the establishment of a Reserved Commodities for Supported Businesses Framework or Dynamic Purchasing System. SPPD recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. A Request for Information questionnaire document has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy. This Request for Information questionnaire document is attached to this notice at the additional documents section. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=689691 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689691.json.