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Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

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Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Shared contract value
£24m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Aylesford, UKJ4, ME20 7FE, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£24m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£24m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£24m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, Oxon, UKJ14, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£24m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£19.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Status
active
Location
CARNFORTH, UK, LA5 9FD, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£19.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£19.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£19.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, Oxon, UKJ14, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£19.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom

CPP Trading Group Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
G51 3RB, UK, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Aylesford, UKJ4, ME20 7FE, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Kendal, Cumbria., UKD1, LA9 6NP, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, Oxon, UKJ14, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£16.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 8 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£15.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£15.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Aylesford, UKJ4, ME20 7FE, United Kingdom

Creative Activity Group Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Londonderry, UKN0A, BT47 2ED, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Cookstown, UK, BT80 9HU, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, Oxon, UKJ14, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom

Sensory Direct UK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Worcester, UKG12, WR4 9EL, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£2.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom

BAND SUPPLIES LTD

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
GLASGOW, UKM82, G3 8QY, United Kingdom

Haydock Music Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM8, G62 6BW, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Cookstown, UK, BT80 9HU, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Burton upon Trent, UKG24, De14 1RZ, United Kingdom

The Wind Section Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Edinburgh, UKM75, EH1 3EB, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£4.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£4.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Aylesford, UKJ4, ME20 7FE, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£4.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£4.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£4.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Nottingham, UK, NG11 7EP, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£4.8m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Shrewsbury, UK, SY1 3FE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UKJ11, SL2 3SF, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Aylesford, UKJ4, ME20 7FE, United Kingdom

Findel Education Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Hyde, UKD6, SK14 4HR, United Kingdom

Lyreco UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Telford, UKG2, TF27NB, United Kingdom

Newitt & Co Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
York, UKE21, YO60 7RE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Abingdon, Oxon, UKJ14, OX14 4SE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Shrewsbury, UK, SY1 3FE, United Kingdom

YPO

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£8.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
24 Jul 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Status
active
Location
Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV19435000 — Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
  • CPV19442100 — Synthetic sewing thread
  • CPV22111000 — School books
  • CPV22500000 — Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
  • CPV22610000 — Printing ink
  • CPV22830000 — Exercise books
  • CPV22831000 — Refills for school notebooks
  • CPV22832000 — Exercise papers
  • CPV22990000 — Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
  • CPV22993400 — Corrugated paper or paperboard
  • CPV24910000 — Glues
  • CPV30192123 — Fibre pens
  • CPV30192124 — Felt-tipped pens
  • CPV30192130 — Pencils
  • CPV30192133 — Pencil sharpeners
  • CPV33192500 — Test tubes
  • CPV33790000 — Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware
  • CPV37000000 — Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
  • CPV37300000 — Musical instruments and parts
  • CPV37310000 — Musical instruments
  • CPV37315000 — Electrically amplified musical instruments
  • CPV37321000 — Accessories of musical instruments
  • CPV37322000 — Parts of musical instruments
  • CPV37400000 — Sports goods and equipment
  • CPV37410000 — Outdoor sports equipment
  • CPV37450000 — Field and court sports equipment
  • CPV37524100 — Educational games
  • CPV37820000 — Art supplies
  • CPV37823500 — Art and craft paper
  • CPV38437000 — Laboratory pipettes and accessories
  • CPV39162000 — Educational equipment
  • CPV39224210 — Painters' brushes
  • CPV44512300 — Hammers
  • CPV44512800 — Screwdrivers
  • CPV44800000 — Paints, varnishes and mastics
  • CPV44810000 — Paints
  • CPV44812200 — Oil and water paints
  • CPV44812210 — Oil paints
  • CPV44812220 — Water paints
  • CPV44812300 — Students' paints

Lots

  • General Education Materials£24m
  • Arts and Crafts Materials£19.7m
  • Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books£16.3m
  • Early Learning Materials£15.4m
  • Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products£2.9m
  • Musical Instruments£4.2m
  • Scientific Equipment£4.8m
  • Sports Equipment£8.6m
  • Sports EquipmentValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
0724
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
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.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
11 Apr 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
Scotland Excel Offices, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AR

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
30

Expected award period

Starts
11 Apr 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
11 Apr 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Scotland Excel will require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to, consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and / or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract (no matter the legal form taken by those entities in order to enter into the contract. For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework, and contracts to be called-off there under (to the extent known or settled at this stage), please see the Procurement Documents (details of how to access these being set out in section " “I.3 (Communication” of this Contract Notice).
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
39162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational equipment

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Tenderers must confirm that they already have, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the Framework Contract, the following types and minimum levels of insurance cover on terms compatible with the requirements of the Framework Contract:- -Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability – a minimum indemnity limit of 5 million GBP per occurrence. -Public/Products Liability – a minimum indemnity limit of 10 million GBP per occurrence, and in the aggregate in respect of Products. -Motor Vehicle Insurance – a minimum indemnity level of 5 million GBP in respect of third party property damage, without limit to the number of claims; unlimited in respect of personal injury. For full details please see the Procurement Documents. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY are detailed in the published terms and conditions of contract. FURTHER LIMITATIONS on LIABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTED. A search of the tenderer against Equifax's ScoreCheck and Protect must not result in a “Rating”, “Warning” or “Caution” return which identifies financial risk, unless the tenderer confirms that it can provide any other document which Scotland Excel considers appropriate to prove to Scotland Excel (acting within its permitted discretion under the applicable public procurement rules) that the tenderer does/would not present an unmanageable risk should it be appointed on to the proposed Framework Agreement.
Description
1.SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2: Insurance Requirements 2.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.6: Other Economic & Financial Requirements In accordance with Regulation 59 (12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, the technical and professional ability selection criteria apply to all lots except where stated otherwise.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Further to the identified selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the "0724 Education Materials_III.1.3 Technical and Professional Ability" document, which can be found in the "Contract Notice" folder in the Buyer Attachment area, within itt_57501 of project 28174.
Description
In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional ability selection criteria apply. -SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10 – Subcontracting -SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.12 - Certificates -SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 - Quality Assurance Schemes and Health and Safety Procedures -SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 - Environmental Management Standards

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
General Education Materials
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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. 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.

Value

Amount
24,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure arts and crafts materials. 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.

Value

Amount
19,680,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure board, card, paper and exercise books. 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.

Value

Amount
16,320,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Early Learning Materials
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure early learning materials. 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.

Value

Amount
15,360,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure additional support needs (ASN) products. 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.

Value

Amount
2,880,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Musical Instruments
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure musical instruments. 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.

Value

Amount
4,230,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Scientific Equipment
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure scientific equipment. 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.

Value

Amount
4,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Sports Equipment
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
This lot will provide councils, associate members and other bodies participating with a mechanism to procure sports equipment. 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.

Value

Amount
8,640,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Sports Equipment
Status
planned
Description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials. The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment. Additional information: Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
39162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational equipment
Entry 2
Id
37524100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational games
Entry 3
Id
37000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
Entry 4
Id
22111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
School books
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37820000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Art supplies
Entry 2
Id
19435000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sewing thread and yarn of natural fibres
Entry 3
Id
19442100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Synthetic sewing thread
Entry 4
Id
30192124
Scheme
CPV
Description
Felt-tipped pens
Entry 5
Id
30192123
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fibre pens
Entry 6
Id
30192130
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pencils
Entry 7
Id
30192133
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pencil sharpeners
Entry 8
Id
24910000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Glues
Entry 9
Id
39224210
Scheme
CPV
Description
Painters' brushes
Entry 10
Id
44810000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Paints
Entry 11
Id
44800000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Paints, varnishes and mastics
Entry 12
Id
44812200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Oil and water paints
Entry 13
Id
44812300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Students' paints
Entry 14
Id
44812220
Scheme
CPV
Description
Water paints
Entry 15
Id
44812210
Scheme
CPV
Description
Oil paints
Entry 16
Id
22500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
Entry 17
Id
22610000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Printing ink
Entry 18
Id
39162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational equipment
Entry 19
Id
44512800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Screwdrivers
Entry 20
Id
44512300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hammers
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
22830000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exercise books
Entry 2
Id
22990000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
Entry 3
Id
22993400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Corrugated paper or paperboard
Entry 4
Id
37823500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Art and craft paper
Entry 5
Id
22832000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exercise papers
Entry 6
Id
22831000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Refills for school notebooks
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37524100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational games
Entry 2
Id
39162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational equipment
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
39162000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational equipment
Entry 2
Id
37524100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Educational games
Entry 3
Id
22830000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Exercise books
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Musical instruments and parts
Entry 2
Id
37310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Musical instruments
Entry 3
Id
37315000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrically amplified musical instruments
Entry 4
Id
37321000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Accessories of musical instruments
Entry 5
Id
37322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Parts of musical instruments
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33790000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
Entry 2
Id
33793000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 3
Id
33192500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Test tubes
Entry 4
Id
38437000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory pipettes and accessories
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Delivery Location

Description
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sports goods and equipment
Entry 2
Id
37410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Outdoor sports equipment
Entry 3
Id
37450000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Field and court sports equipment
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Delivery Location

Description
Throughout Scotland.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sports goods and equipment
Entry 2
Id
37410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Outdoor sports equipment
Entry 3
Id
37450000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Field and court sports equipment

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-186
Name
Scotland Excel

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM83
Locality
Paisley
Postal Code
PA1 1AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scotland Excel

Contact

Telephone
+44 1414888230
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-14122
Name
Court of Session

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1RQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Court of Session
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD6
Locality
Hyde
Postal Code
SK14 4HR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Gregory Street, Hyde

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Findel Education Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1613672000
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE45
Locality
Wakefield
Postal Code
WF2 0XE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
41 Industrial Park, Wakefield

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
YPO

Contact

Telephone
+44 1924834834
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG2
Locality
Telford
Postal Code
TF27NB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ4
Locality
Aylesford
Postal Code
ME20 7FE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 1 New Hythe Lane

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)

Contact

Telephone
+44 7774175916
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ14
Locality
Abingdon, Oxon
Postal Code
OX14 4SE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
142b Park Drive, Milton Park,

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)

Contact

Telephone
+44 7368166496
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Leicester
Postal Code
LE19 1ES
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-159396
Name
ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
CARNFORTH
Postal Code
LA5 9FD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
UNIT 8 OAKWOOD WAY, CARNFORTH BUSINESS PARK

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-159397
Name
Grosvenor House Papers Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD1
Locality
Kendal, Cumbria.
Postal Code
LA9 6NP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Westmorland Business Park

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-159398
Name
CPP Trading Group Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
G51 3RB
Postal Code
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
71 Craigton Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
CPP Trading Group Ltd
Organisation 12
Id
GB-FTS-159399
Name
Sensory Direct UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG12
Locality
Worcester
Postal Code
WR4 9EL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 12b, Shrub Hill Industrial Estate

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Sensory Direct UK Ltd
Organisation 13
Id
GB-FTS-159400
Name
Creative Activity Group Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN0A
Locality
Londonderry
Postal Code
BT47 2ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Learning House, Trench Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Creative Activity Group Ltd
Organisation 14
Id
GB-FTS-159401
Name
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Cookstown
Postal Code
BT80 9HU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Meteor Building, , 7 Corchoney Rd

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
Organisation 15
Id
GB-FTS-58768
Name
Haydock Music Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM8
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G62 6BW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5a, Stewart St, Milngavie, Glasgow

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Haydock Music Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1419551812
Organisation 16
Id
GB-FTS-58766
Name
BAND SUPPLIES LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
GLASGOW
Postal Code
G3 8QY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
13-15 OLD DUMBARTON ROAD

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
BAND SUPPLIES LTD
Organisation 17
Id
GB-FTS-58773
Name
The Wind Section Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 3EB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
7 York Place

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
The Wind Section Ltd
Organisation 18
Id
GB-FTS-159402
Name
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG24
Locality
Burton upon Trent
Postal Code
De14 1RZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 3, Ryknild Industrial Estate

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited
Organisation 19
Id
GB-FTS-63953
Name
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG11 7EP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Organisation 20
Id
GB-FTS-68223
Name
WF Education Group Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Shrewsbury
Postal Code
SY1 3FE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Phoenix House, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
WF Education Group Limited
Organisation 21
Id
GB-FTS-68226
Name
Newitt & Co Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE21
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO60 7RE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Claxton Hall, Flaxton

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Newitt & Co Ltd
Organisation 22
Id
GB-FTS-159403
Name
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ11
Locality
Slough, Berkshire
Postal Code
SL2 3SF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bishop House, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.

Award information

Award 1
Id
052813-2025-1
Title
General Education Materials
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
052813-2025-2
Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-159396
Name
ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
052813-2025-3
Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-159397
Name
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
Supplier 7
Id
GB-FTS-159398
Name
CPP Trading Group Ltd
Supplier 8
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

3
Award 4
Id
052813-2025-4
Title
Early Learning Materials
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

4
Award 5
Id
052813-2025-5
Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159399
Name
Sensory Direct UK Ltd
Supplier 7
Id
GB-FTS-159400
Name
Creative Activity Group Ltd
Supplier 8
Id
GB-FTS-159401
Name
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
Supplier 9
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

5
Award 6
Id
052813-2025-6
Title
Musical Instruments
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-58768
Name
Haydock Music Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-58766
Name
BAND SUPPLIES LTD
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-58773
Name
The Wind Section Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-159401
Name
LEARNING SPACE BELFAST LTD
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159402
Name
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Limited

Related lots

6
Award 7
Id
052813-2025-7
Title
Scientific Equipment
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-63953
Name
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-68223
Name
WF Education Group Limited
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

7
Award 8
Id
052813-2025-8
Title
Sports Equipment
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-65468
Name
Findel Education Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-159392
Name
Lyreco UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-159391
Name
YPO
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-159393
Name
CSG Global Education Ltd (KCS Education)
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-68226
Name
Newitt & Co Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-159394
Name
RM Educational Resources Ltd (T/A TTS)
Supplier 7
Id
GB-FTS-68223
Name
WF Education Group Limited
Supplier 8
Id
GB-FTS-159403
Name
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.
Supplier 9
Id
GB-FTS-159395
Name
ESPO (Leicestershire County Council Trading as ESPO)

Related lots

8

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
052813-2025-1
Title
General Education Materials
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-1
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
24,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
052813-2025-2
Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-2
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
19,680,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
052813-2025-3
Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-3
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
16,320,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
052813-2025-4
Title
Early Learning Materials
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-4
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
15,360,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
052813-2025-5
Title
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-5
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,880,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
052813-2025-6
Title
Musical Instruments
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-6
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
4,230,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 7
Id
052813-2025-7
Title
Scientific Equipment
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-7
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
4,800,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 8
Id
052813-2025-8
Title
Sports Equipment
Status
active
Award ID
052813-2025-8
Date Signed
25 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
8,640,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Paisley · UKM83 · PA1 1AR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

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