--- title: "Paper Products" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-17" --- # Paper Products Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), located in Midlothian, has completed the procurement process for supplying specialist paper products to their print rooms in Glasgow city centre and Dalkeith. This procurement falls under the education industry category and the contract has been awarded to Lyreco. The tender process commenced with an open procedure, culminating in an active contract signed on 23 October 2023, valued at £132,000 GBP. The award followed an evaluation of bids where quality and price were crucial criteria, and despite being a complex procurement process, it successfully transitioned from the planning stage to the tender stage, ultimately leading to the award. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing paper products, particularly those with expertise in fulfilling requirements for educational organisations. The open procedure adopted allows diverse suppliers to compete, fostering growth especially for large enterprises that can deliver substantial amounts of goods efficiently. Given the expansive delivery location covering major Scottish cities, businesses with strong logistical capabilities would be well-suited to partake in such contracts. The use of electronic submissions and the procurement method streamline the process for companies equipped with technological resources, offering a competitive edge over traditional methods. Future opportunities may arise with the contract's renewal expected around October 2028, signalling an ongoing demand in this industry category. ## Notice Paper products ### Lot Information Lot 1 SQA require the supply and delivery of specialist paper products to their print rooms located at their Dalkeith and Glasgow sites. Renewal: Replacing existing contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551890 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | October 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £132,000 | ## 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 | LYRECO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551890 - 23 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510424 - 18 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507730 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507730&idx=5 18th July 2024 - Information in relation to a question asked - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507730&idx=4 18th July 2024 - Information in relation to a question asked - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507730&idx=3 18th July 2024 - Information in relation to question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507730&idx=1 18th June 2024 - SQA2473 ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507730&idx=2 18th June 2024 - SQA2473 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507730 Paper Products - Paper products - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551890 Paper Products - Paper products ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769767 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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