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Contract Award Notice

Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

  • First published: 02 September 2025
  • Last modified: 02 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04994d
Published by:
Scotland Excel
Authority ID:
AA20796
Publication date:
02 September 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

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

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
37321000 Accessories of musical instruments Parts and accessories of musical instruments
37823500 Art and craft paper Greaseproof paper and other paper items
37820000 Art supplies Handicraft and art supplies
22993400 Corrugated paper or paperboard Photosensitive, heat-sensitive or thermographic paper and paperboard
39162000 Educational equipment School furniture
37524100 Educational games Games
37315000 Electrically amplified musical instruments Musical instruments
22830000 Exercise books Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
22832000 Exercise papers Exercise books
30192124 Felt-tipped pens Office supplies
30192123 Fibre pens Office supplies
37450000 Field and court sports equipment Sports goods and equipment
24910000 Glues Fine and various chemical products
44512300 Hammers Miscellaneous hand tools
33793000 Laboratory glassware Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
38437000 Laboratory pipettes and accessories Detection and analysis apparatus
33790000 Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware Personal care products
37310000 Musical instruments Musical instruments and parts
37300000 Musical instruments and parts Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
37000000 Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Materials and Products
22990000 Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes Miscellaneous printed matter
44812200 Oil and water paints Artists paints
44812210 Oil paints Artists paints
37410000 Outdoor sports equipment Sports goods and equipment
39224210 Painters brushes Brooms and brushes and other articles of various types
44810000 Paints Paints, varnishes and mastics
44800000 Paints, varnishes and mastics Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus
37322000 Parts of musical instruments Parts and accessories of musical instruments
30192133 Pencil sharpeners Office supplies
30192130 Pencils Office supplies
22610000 Printing ink Ink
22500000 Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing Printed matter and related products
22831000 Refills for school notebooks Exercise books
22111000 School books Printed books
44512800 Screwdrivers Miscellaneous hand tools
19435000 Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres Textile yarn and thread of natural fibres
37400000 Sports goods and equipment Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
44812300 Students paints Artists paints
19442100 Synthetic sewing thread Synthetic thread
33192500 Test tubes Medical furniture
44812220 Water paints Artists paints

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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