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.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 framework is for the supply and delivery of Education Materials.
This framework will provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of products 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £96,000,000
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 19435000 - Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
- 19442100 - Synthetic sewing thread
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 30192133 - Pencil sharpeners
- 24910000 - Glues
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes
- 44810000 - Paints
- 44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics
- 44812200 - Oil and water paints
- 44812300 - Students' paints
- 44812220 - Water paints
- 44812210 - Oil paints
- 22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
- 22610000 - Printing ink
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 44512800 - Screwdrivers
- 44512300 - Hammers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure arts and crafts materials.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
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
- 22832000 - Exercise papers
- 22831000 - Refills for school notebooks
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure board, card, paper and exercise books.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Learning Materials
Lot No
4
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure early learning materials.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
Lot No
5
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure additional support needs (ASN) products.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Musical Instruments
Lot No
6
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure musical instruments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scientific Equipment
Lot No
7
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure scientific equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sports Equipment
Lot No
8
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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure sports equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender Documents for further information.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-009482
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
General Education Materials
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
Telephone
+44 7774175916
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
Telephone
+44 7368166496
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £24,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD
UNIT 8 OAKWOOD WAY, CARNFORTH BUSINESS PARK
CARNFORTH
LA5 9FD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
Telephone
+44 7368166496
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £19,680,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
Telephone
+44 7774175916
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Westmorland Business Park
Kendal, Cumbria.
LA9 6NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD1 - Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
Telephone
+44 7368166496
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CPP Trading Group Ltd
71 Craigton Road
G51 3RB
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £16,320,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Early Learning Materials
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,360,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
Telephone
+44 7774175916
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
Telephone
+44 7368166496
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sensory Direct UK Ltd
Unit 12b, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate
Worcester
WR4 9EL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Activity Group Ltd
Learning House, Trench Road
Londonderry
BT47 2ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
The Meteor Building, , 7 Corchoney Rd
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,880,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Musical Instruments
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haydock Music Ltd
5a, Stewart St, Milngavie, Glasgow
Glasgow
G62 6BW
Telephone
+44 1419551812
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAND SUPPLIES LTD
13-15 OLD DUMBARTON ROAD
GLASGOW
G3 8QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Wind Section Ltd
7 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
The Meteor Building, , 7 Corchoney Rd
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited
Unit 3, Ryknild Industrial Estate
Burton upon Trent
De14 1RZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,230,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Scientific Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
Telephone
+44 7774175916
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WF Education Group Limited
Phoenix House, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3FE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Sports Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
Telephone
+44 1613672000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Telephone
+44 1924834834
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE45 - Wakefield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
Telephone
+44 7774175916
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newitt & Co Ltd
Claxton Hall, Flaxton
York
YO60 7RE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE21 - York
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
Telephone
+44 7368166496
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WF Education Group Limited
Phoenix House, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3FE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.
Bishop House, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal
Slough, Berkshire
SL2 3SF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,640,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the UK. Any prior version of the relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted and applied as currently in force.
Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies):
- 32 local authorities in Scotland
- Scotland Excel associate members: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers/Ourmembers.aspx
- Tayside Contracts
- Scottish Government
- Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education
sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies.
- Any integration authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.
Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to this framework agreement set out in section IV.1.3 of this contract notice is purely indicative. Scotland Excel reserves the right to appoint more or less bidders than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement.
Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each Member Authority or Associate Member which will be settled by them during call off of a contract under this proposed Framework Agreement.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the instructions. Further detailed information and instructions are contained within the tender
documents located within the Information and Instructions to Tenderers inc Evaluation Methodology document.
Retrospective rebates apply to this framework. For further details, please see the Special Conditions of Contract
(SC Ref:807282)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446)(as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.