Supply and Delivery of Education Materials

Concepts

• educational equipment
• paisley
• range of educational materials
• delivery of education materials
• educational games
• art supplies
• exercise books
• sports equipment
• homework diaries
• councils

Location

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

Description

This framework will provide Councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of educational materials, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, homework diaries, science equipment and sports equipment.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

Anticipated duration of framework is 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 39162000 - Educational equipment
• 37820000 - Art supplies
• 22830000 - Exercise books
• 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
• 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
• 37823500 - Art and craft paper
• 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
• 22111000 - School books
• 37524100 - Educational games
• 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
• 37310000 - Musical instruments
• 37315000 - Electrically amplified musical instruments
• 37321000 - Accessories of musical instruments
• 37322000 - Parts of musical instruments
• 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
• 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
• 33192500 - Test tubes
• 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
• 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
• 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
• 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
• 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition (or any competition in relation to any lot) if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 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. This tender exercise has commenced after the UK withdrawal from the European Union and it has been conducted and concluded in accordance with the Law, Guidance and procedures in force after the UK withdrawal on 31st December 2020. 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, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. Scotland Excel local authority members and associate members entitled to use this framework, are listed at http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx. 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. Tenderers are advised that the envisaged maximum number of participants that might be appointed to the proposed 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 tenderer than the envisaged maximum number to the proposed Framework Agreement. For lots 2 – 9, Tenderers are required to submit a price for a minimum % of items within the basket of goods detailed in the commercial Schedule of Offer. Further information on this can be found within the “1220 Evaluation Methodology including IIT” document, available within the relevant ITT on PCS-Tender. Subcontractors on whose capacity the Tenderer does not rely: Scotland Excel will request the following information in the Single Procurement Document (Scotland): - whether the Tenderer intends to subcontract any share of the contract to a third party; - list of the proposed subcontracts as far as it is known at that stage; and - what proportion/percentage of the contract does the Tenderer intend to subcontract. Please note that these subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely will be subject to the rules regarding Exclusion as set out immediately above. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, KPIs & COMMUNITY BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS As per details in the Special Conditions, Suppliers will be required to provide Management Information (MI) & KPIs on a quarterly basis. Community Benefits details will be requested on a 6-monthly basis. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 18034. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: This contract is for supply and delivery. Not being a works contract, a sub-contract clause is not required. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It has become clear that there is scope within the legal framework which applies to public contracts, to deliver wider social benefits such as: * Targeted recruitment and training * Community engagement As part of your response within the Technical criteria, Tenderers will be requested to confirm if they will offer community benefits for this framework. (SC Ref:646140)