---
title: "Examination Packaging"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Examination Packaging

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority centred on the provision of examination packaging for its question papers and scripts. The procurement falls under the education category, specifically targeting packaging goods for secure delivery. Conducted via an open procedure, this contract process ensures broad access, representing transparency and inclusivity. The process saw its award phase completed by the signing of the contract with Coveris Speciality Bags Ltd on 19th March 2025, with the contract valued at £50,000 GBP. Key dates in the tender timeline include its initial active status on 18th November 2024 and amendment due to the Christmas break extending deadlines to 10th January 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in packaging solutions, especially those with innovative and secure delivery systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Coveris Speciality Bags Ltd, which successfully embraced the opportunity, demonstrate the competitive potential for similar-sized entities. Such businesses can leverage the open procurement method to access new markets within the educational sector. The award criteria focusing on product quality and competitive pricing further encourages suppliers with robust quality assurance practices and streamlined cost structures to engage and succeed in this market. The recurring nature of this procurement, with renewal options, provides firms with the prospect of sustained collaboration and long-term business growth.

## Notice

Packaging for SQA question papers and scripts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551869 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | COVERIS SPECIALITY BAGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

## 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=MAR551869
- 8 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521320
- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518554

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518554&idx=1
  18th November 2024 - SQA2478 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518554&idx=2
  18th November 2024 - Supplier Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518554
  Examination Packaging - Packaging for SQA question papers and scripts.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551869
  Examination Packaging - Packaging for SQA question papers and scripts.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783585

## Provenance

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