- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. General Education Materials
- Lot 2. Arts and Crafts Materials
- Lot 3. Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
- Lot 4. Bespoke Homework Diaries
- Lot 5. Early Learning Materials
- Lot 6. Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
- Lot 7. Musical Instruments
- Lot 8. Scientific Equipment
- Lot 9. Sports Equipment
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Education Materials
Reference number
0724
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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;
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products;
Musical Instruments;
Scientific Equipment; and
Sports Equipment.
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £70,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Education Materials
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 22111000 - School books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 37820000 - Art supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bespoke Homework Diaries
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
- 22111000 - School books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Learning Materials
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 22830000 - Exercise books
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Musical Instruments
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
- 37310000 - Musical instruments
- 37315000 - Electrically amplified musical instruments
- 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
- 37322000 - Parts of musical instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scientific Equipment
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sports Equipment
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would
like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. These
meetings will be held:
Week commencing Monday 30th September.
These meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please email Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775839.
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