Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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 Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the Supply and Delivery of Education Materials. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework may include but not be limited to:
General Education Materials;
Arts and Crafts Materials;
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books;
Bespoke Homework Diaries;
Early Learning Materials;
Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products;
Musical Instruments;
Scientific Equipment; and
Sports Equipment.
The lotting structure is expected to permit Scottish councils, Scotland Excel Associate Members and other participating public bodies to purchase education materials. Nonetheless, please note that the exact procurement process to be adopted and its layout have yet to be determined and may change from those stated in this notice.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
70 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Arts and Crafts Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
37820000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22830000
22990000
22993400
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bespoke Homework Diaries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22817000
22111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 5
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 6
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs Equipment.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 7
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 8
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific Equipment.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
Lot No: 9
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:
Throughout Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.
The services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Sports Equipment.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the lotting structure for this framework may be subject to change. Full details of the final lotting structure will be made available in the tender documents.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would
like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. These
meetings will be held:
Week commencing Monday 30th September.
These meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please email Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775839.
(SC Ref:775839)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/09/2024