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title: "Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822697"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822697

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of education materials under the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement, referenced as 07/24. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, addresses general public services for various locations within Glasgow's boundaries, predominantly schools and nurseries. This contract encompasses multiple categories including arts and crafts, musical instruments, and scientific equipment, intended for educational environments such as schools and nurseries, including facilities for children with additional support needs. The framework agreement was signed on 25 July 2025 and is valued across various lots, reflecting a robust investment in educational resources within the Glasgow region.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational supplies, offering avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies. The inclusion of diverse lots and suppliers, such as CSG Global Education Ltd and ESPO, highlights the competitive nature of this contract. Organisations capable of offering high-quality materials and innovative solutions are well-suited to participate in future similar tenders, benefit from expanding their market presence, and contribute to the educational advancements within the local authority areas. The framework ensures that the educational sector has access to necessary resources, supporting the development and reinforcement of educational programmes. Businesses in arts, crafts, scientific equipment, and musical instruments sectors can particularly thrive by harnessing opportunities within these specified categories.

## Notice

This framework is for the supply and delivery of Education Materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment. Users of the framework are likely to include schools and nurseries, including those for children with additional support needs.

### Lot Information

General Education Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure general education materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Arts and Crafts Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure arts and crafts materials

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure board, card, paper and exercise books.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Early Learning Materials

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure early learning materials

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure additional support needs (ASN) products.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Musical Instruments

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure musical instruments

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Scientific Equipment

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure scientific equipment

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

Sports Equipment

This lot will provide a mechanism to procure sports equipment

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552271 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES; BAND SUPPLIES; BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE; CPP TRADING GROUP; CREATIVE ACTIVITY GROUP; CSG GLOBAL EDUCATION LTD (KCS EDUCATION; ESPO (LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS ESPO; FINDEL EDUCATION; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HAYDOCK MUSIC; LEARNING SPACE BELFAST; LYRECO; NEWITT; NORMANS (BURTON UPON TRENT; RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (T/A TTS; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SENSORY DIRECT; THE WIND SECTION; WF EDUCATION GROUP; YPO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
- 19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread
- 22111000 - School books
- 22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
- 22610000 - Printing ink
- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 22831000 - Refills for school notebooks
- 22832000 - Exercise papers
- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 24910000 - Glues
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 30192133 - Pencil sharpeners
- 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
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes
- 44512300 - Hammers
- 44512800 - Screwdrivers
- 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics
- 44810000 - Paints
- 44812200 - Oil and water paints
- 44812210 - Oil paints
- 44812220 - Water paints
- 44812300 - Students' paints

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552271

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552271
  Call Off under Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials - Ref: 07/24 - This framework is for the supply and delivery of Education Materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment. Users of the framework are likely to include schools and nurseries, including those for children with additional support needs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822697

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