Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of Education Materials
Reference number: 0724
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39162000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
96 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
General Education Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
37524100
37000000
22111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37820000
19435000
19442100
30192124
30192123
30192130
30192133
24910000
39224210
44810000
44800000
44812200
44812300
44812220
44812210
22500000
22610000
39162000
44512800
44512300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22830000
22990000
22993400
37823500
22832000
22831000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Early Learning Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37524100
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
37524100
22830000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Musical Instruments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37300000
37310000
37315000
37321000
37322000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure musical instruments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Scientific Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33790000
33793000
33192500
38437000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure scientific equipment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Sports Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37400000
37410000
37450000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure sports equipment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-009482
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: General Education Materials
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
UK
Telephone: +44 7774175916
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7368166496
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 24 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Arts and Crafts Materials
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD
UNIT 8 OAKWOOD WAY, CARNFORTH BUSINESS PARK
CARNFORTH
LA5 9FD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7368166496
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 19 680 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
UK
Telephone: +44 7774175916
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Westmorland Business Park
Kendal, Cumbria.
LA9 6NP
UK
NUTS: UKD1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7368166496
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CPP Trading Group Ltd
71 Craigton Road
G51 3RB
Glasgow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Early Learning Materials
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 360 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
UK
Telephone: +44 7774175916
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7368166496
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sensory Direct UK Ltd
Unit 12b, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate
Worcester
WR4 9EL
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Activity Group Ltd
Learning House, Trench Road
Londonderry
BT47 2ED
UK
NUTS: UKN0A
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
The Meteor Building, , 7 Corchoney Rd
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 880 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Musical Instruments
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haydock Music Ltd
5a, Stewart St, Milngavie, Glasgow
Glasgow
G62 6BW
UK
Telephone: +44 1419551812
NUTS: UKM8
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAND SUPPLIES LTD
13-15 OLD DUMBARTON ROAD
GLASGOW
G3 8QY
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Wind Section Ltd
7 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EB
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
The Meteor Building, , 7 Corchoney Rd
Cookstown
BT80 9HU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited
Unit 3, Ryknild Industrial Estate
Burton upon Trent
De14 1RZ
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 230 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Scientific Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
UK
Telephone: +44 7774175916
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WF Education Group Limited
Phoenix House, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3FE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Sports Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Findel Education Ltd
2 Gregory Street, Hyde
Hyde
SK14 4HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1613672000
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NB
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
YPO
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Telephone: +44 1924834834
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 7FE
UK
Telephone: +44 7774175916
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newitt & Co Ltd
Claxton Hall, Flaxton
York
YO60 7RE
UK
NUTS: UKE21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon, Oxon
OX14 4SE
UK
Telephone: +44 7368166496
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WF Education Group Limited
Phoenix House, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3FE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.
Bishop House, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal
Slough, Berkshire
SL2 3SF
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 640 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/09/2025