Scotland Excel Contracts
This information is correct as of 28th February 2011.
Advertising
This section features the Advertising Services contract covering 3 key areas - recruitment advertising, general advertising and ad-hoc advertising/special products.
There are seven suppliers servicing this contract: Euro RSCG Riley, Mediavision, Penna Barkers, Spirit Media, Ten Alps, TMP and Work Communications and they have each been awarded the following lots:
Lot 1 - Recruitment Advertising: Spirit Media, Mediavision, Euro RSCG Riley, TMP and Work Communications.
Lot 2 - General Advertisng: Euro RSCG Riley, TMP, Spirit Media, Penna Barkers and Mediavision.
Lot 3 - Ad-Hoc Advertising/Special Projects: Euro RSCG Riley, Mediavision, Spirit Media, Work Communications and Ten Alps.
Advertising Services
Contract Number: / 3509Contract Category: / Advertising
Contract Team: / Trade, Road and Materials
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 02 November 2009
End Date: / 31 October 2012
Extend Date: / 31 October 2013
Further Information - Advertising Services
Overview: This framework agreement covers advertising services for recruitment, public notices, general advertising, ad-hoc advertising and special projects.
Main users: Local authorities, NHS, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Glasgow Housing Association.
Benefits: Rebate offered by all suppliers on contract; Spot buy discounts available; Free limited/unlimited minor change rectifications.
How to apply: Any council or associate member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. To ensure compliance with your own standing orders please liaise with your local procurement department who will advise.
Euro Riley
Media Vision
Penna Barkers
Spiritmedia
Ten Alps MTD
TMP Worldwide
Work Communications
Specialist Audio Equipment
Contract Number: / 0509Contract Category: / Audio Visual
Contract Team: / Education, Sports and Facilities
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 April 2009
End Date: / 31 March 2011
Extend Date: / 31 March 2013
Further Information - Specialist Audio Equipment
Overview: This framework agreement covers a wide range of specialist audio equipment including, audio active equipment, CD/cassette equipment, amplify equipment, portable PA equipment, DJ equipment and accessories.
Browse Specialist Audio Equipment products
Main users: Education.
Benefits:No charge/reduced charge for delivery; Delivery charge for non-core items will be waived if delivered at the same time as core products; Innovative technology introduced during lifetime of contract.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Coomber Electronic Equipment Ltd
NES Arnold
Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Catering Disposables
Contract Number: / 1810Contract Category: / Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Contract Team: / Catering and Cleaning
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 03 July 2010
End Date: / 31 July 2011
Extend Date: / 31 July 2012
Further Information - Catering Disposables
Overview: This framework agreement is for the supply and distribution of catering disposables including disposable cups, tableware, food containers, and packaging.
Browse Catering Disposables products
Main users: Education, Social Work, Leisure and Civic Catering departments.
Benefits: Delivered net price applies to the c. 140 core products and percentage discount for non-core items. Pricing has been fixed for 12 months from 02 July 2010 – 30 June 2011, which is a significant benefit at a time of steady rises in the cost of source materials such as pulp, plastics and aluminium. All suppliers have Scottish depots and can deliver to all locations with the exception of Brakes who are unable to cover the following councils: Falkirk, Orkney, Stirling and Eilean Siar.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract.
SuppliersBrakes Bros Ltd
Instock Disposables Ltd
Key Catering Plc
Catering Sundries
Contract Number: / 3008Contract Category: / Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Contract Team: / Catering and Cleaning
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 October 2008
End Date: / 31 July 2011
Extend Date: / 31 July 2012
Further Information - Catering Sundries
Overview: A wide range of sundry items including cookware, crockery, cutlery, utensils, trolleys and equipment used in various catering operations are covered within this framework agreement.
Browse Catering Sundries products
Main Users: School catering outlets, Home Economic departments
Benefits: Eight suppliers on framework agreement – wide choice of products.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract.
Suppliers3663 Catering Equipment
BGL Rieber Ltd
C J Lang & Son
Lockhart Catering Equipment (Bunzl)
Nisbets Plc
Reward Manufacturing Co Ltd
Thermo-Box
Three-Source Ltd
Domestic White Goods
Contract Number: / 0909Contract Category: / Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Contract Team: / Fleet, Energy and Security
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 July 2009
End Date: / 30 June 2012
Extend Date: / 30 June 2013
Further Information - Domestic White Goods
Overview: This framework agreement covers over 100 white good products which fall within 25 categories.
Browse Domestic White Goods products
Main users: Local authorities
Benefits: Sustainability has been incorporated within this contract; Non-core discounts of between 10-20% are available; Discounts are available on delivery charges - HI Distribution offer free delivery to all areas of Scotland.
Warranty information: Customers should state on their order whether a Commercial or Domestic Warranty is required. Customers unsure of usage should contact the Contractor for assurances prior to ordering. A Domestic Warranty should be requested where the product will be used in a domestic situation otherwise a Commercial Warranty should be requested. The manufacturers guarantee issued will only cover for goods used in the correct situation. Any product misuse will result in voiding of the warranty.
How to apply: Any council or associate member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. To ensure compliance with your own standing orders please liaise with your local procurement department who will advise.
SuppliersHI Distribution Ltd
Inman & Co (Electrical) Ltd
Vending
Contract Number: / 4407Contract Category: / Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Contract Team: / Catering and Cleaning
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 November 2007
End Date: / 31 October 2010
Extend Date: / 30 April 2011
Further Information - Vending
Overview: A range of vending machines and services are covered in this framework agreement including hot drinks, chilled drinks, snacks and confectionary, food vending equipment and specialist vending equipment.
This contract has been extended until April 2011. Once this period has expired, this commodity will become a Category C product and service.
There are no products for this contract featured in the catalogue at this time.
Main users: Secondary schools; leisure centres; council offices.
Machine Types:Hot Drinks: Table Top Machine, Incup, Free Standing Hot Drinks Chilled Drinks: Snack and Can Combination; Can Machine, Can and Bottle Operation Others: Snacks and Confectionary; Healthy Food Campaign and Leisure Centre Commodities All machines covered within the framework agreement can be leased or purchased. There are three options – Lease Cost (Fully Operated), Lease Cost ( Self Operated) and Purchase Cost (Self Operated).
Benefits:Six suppliers on the framework agreement – good product choice; Vending machines can be purchased or leased.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract.
Autobar UK Ltd
Automatic Retailing (Scotland) Ltd
Excel Vending Ltd
Ideal Services Ltd
Mars Drinks UK Ltd
Myrtle Coffee Services Ltd
Water Coolers
Contract Number: / 4507Contract Category: / Catering, Cleaning Equipment and Materials
Contract Team: / Catering and Cleaning
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 December 2007
End Date: / 30 November 2010
Extend Date: / 30 November 2011
Further Information - Water Coolers
Overview: This framework agreement covers the supply and distribution of water cooler solutions, services and associated consumables including bottled water, cups, loan equipment, maintenance and sanitisation plus plumbed in coolers for rental or purchase. The economic climate has reduced the number of suppliers in the market place from 4 suppliers to 2.
This contract has been extended until 30 November 2011. Once this period has expired, this commodity will become a Category C product and service.
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Main users: Education, Social Work, Council Offices, Libraries, Leisure Centres.
Benefits:Firm prices on Water Coolers from contract start for 3 years, with maintenance, repairs, spare parts and filters covered in cost.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract however Council’s may already have their own arrangements in place for this product. Your local authority procurement team can advise on contract arrangements.
A.G. Barr plc Soft Drinks
Water Coolers (Scotland) Ltd
Education
Classroom Materials
Contract Number: / 0210Contract Category: / Education
Contract Team: / Education, Sport and Facilities
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 April 2010
End Date: / 31 March 2012
Extend Date: / 31 March 2014
Further Information - Classroom Activity Materials
Overview: This framework agreement covers a wide range of activity products for schools including, art and craft materials, card and board, drawing paper, activity materials, pens, pencils and crayons, modelling materials, decorative craft materials, scissors, glue and chalkboard materials.
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Main users: Education
Benefits: Core product range reviewed to reflect customer demand on an ongoing basis; Supplier base expanded to improve customer choice; No charge/reduced charge for delivery. Delivery charge for non-core items will be waived if delivered at the same time as core products.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Art Mediums Ltd
Grosvenor House Papers Ltd
Hope Education
Pisces
Specialist Crafts Ltd
The Consortium for Purchasing and Distribution Ltd
W. Enterprises (Abdn) Ltd
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Early Learning Materials
Contract Number: / 0109Contract Category: / Education
Contract Team: / Education, Sports and Facilities
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 April 2009
End Date: / 31 March 2011
Extend Date: / 31 March 2013
Further Information - Early Learning Materials
Overview: This framework agreement covers the supply and distribution of early learning materials. It includes Primary, Early Years, Activity, ITC and Personal Health and Educational Rewards.
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Main users: Education.
Benefits:Core product range reviewed to reflect customer demand on an ongoing basis; Option for one stop shop facility with Classroom Activity Materials and Exercise Books; No charge/reduced charge for delivery; Delivery charge for non-core items will be waived if delivered at the same time as core products.
How to apply: Any council or associate member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Active Learning Resources Ltd
Asco Educational Supplies Ltd
Community Playthings (Community Products (UK) Ltd)
Fine Solutions (Nottingham) Ltd
Hope Education
Spectrum Educational Ltd
Synergy Learning Products Ltd
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Education Software
Contract Number: / 2509Contract Category: / Education
Contract Team: / Fleet, Energy and Security
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 September 2009
End Date: / 31 August 2012
Extend Date: / 31 August 2013
Further Information - Education Software
Overview: This framework agreement covers a wide range of education software for subjects across the education curriculum in schools, and includes a variety of recognised off the shelf software packages as well as own brand software.
There are no products for this contract featured in the catalogue at this time.
Suppliers offer discounts of between 3%-37% off publishers and academic price lists from an extensive range of software. Discounts vary depending on supplier. Customers should visit Contractor’s websites for pricing information, or alternatively contact them by telephone or email. Please quote schedule number 25/09 – PC/3 to ensure contract pricing is given.
Main users: Education.
Benefits:Wide range of software products - 12 suppliers offering 35 brands; Discounts are fixed for duration of the contract; Highlands and Islands – no additional delivery costs.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Publishers and Discounts:
Lot 1:Core Software - suppliers include Academia Ltd, Iansyst Ltd, Learning & Teaching Scotland, R-E-M Ltd, RM Education, Tag Learning (BLi Education trading as Tag Learning). Discounts range from 5%-37% off academic list prices.
Lot 2: Additional Software - suppliers include 2Simple Software, 3MRT Ltd, Academia Ltd, Birchfield Interactive Ltd, Cambridge Hitachi, Iansyst Ltd, I-Konic Ltd, Learning & Teaching Scotland, R-E-M Ltd, RM Education, Tag Learning (BLi Education trading as Tag Learning), Walkgrove Ltd. Discounts range from 3%-30% off publishers and academic price lists.
Suppliers2Simple Software
3MRT Ltd
Academia Ltd
Birchfield Interactive Ltd
Cambridge-Hitachi
iansyst Ltd
I-Konic Ltd
Learning & Teaching Scotland
Learning Curve Education Ltd
REM Ltd
RM Education Plc
Tag Learning (Bli Education)
Walkgrove Ltd
Exercise Books and Associated Products
Contract Number: / 0209Contract Category: / Education
Contract Team: / Education, Sports and Facilities
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 April 2009
End Date: / 31 March 2011
Extend Date: / 31 March 2013
Further Information - Exercise Books and Associated Products
Overview: This framework agreement covers a wide range of exercise books and associated products including exercise books, homework diaries, pupil records and teacher registers.
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Main users: Education.
Benefits:No charge/reduced charge for delivery; Delivery charge for non-core items will be waived if delivered at the same time as core products.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Clyde Paper & Print
Grosvenor House Papers Ltd
Moray Office Supplies Ltd
NES Arnold
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Musical Instruments and Accessories
Contract Number: / 0309Contract Category: / Education
Contract Team: / Education, Sports and Facilities
Contract Type: / Framework Agreement
Start Date: / 01 April 2009
End Date: / 31 March 2011
Extend Date: / 31 March 2013
Further Information - Musical Instruments and Accessories
Overview: This framework agreement covers the supply and distribution of musical instruments and accessories including bagpipes, brass, electronic instruments, pianos, percussion, string, woodwind, uncommon/ethnic instruments, stands, sheet-music and pre-recorded instruments.
There are no products for this contract featured in the catalogue. Details of the range of equipment and discounts available are detailed below.
Main users: Education.
Benefits:Wide range of instruments available from experienced suppliers; Seven suppliers are on the framework agreement; No charge for delivery.
How to apply: Any Council or Associate Member of Scotland Excel may use this contract. However, your Council or organisation may already have arrangements in place for the supply of these products. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to your local procurement team for clarification.
Discount:
Lot 1: Bagpipes
Haydock offer discounts of between 15% and 35% off manufacturer RRP list. Haydock are the only Lot 1 supplier.
Lot 2: Brass
11 brass instruments are included in Lot 2. Depending on the instrument type, the manufacturer and the supplier, discounts of between 10% and 50% are available off the manufacturers RRP list. Band Supplies, Haydon, Dawsons, Rimmers and Wind Selection can supply Lot 2 instruments.
Lot 3: Electronic
Band Supplies, Dawsons, Hayson and Rimmers can supply Lot 3 instruments. Discounts of between 10% and 50% are available off the manufacturers RRP list depending on the supplier, the instrument type and the manufacturer.
Lot 4: Pianos
Discounts of between 10% and 50% are available off the manufacturers RRP list depending on the instrument type and brand, and the supplier. Dawson, Haydon and Rimmers are Lot 4 suppliers.
Lot 5: Percussion
Band Supplies, Dawsons, Haydon and Rimmers can offer discounts off between 10% and 40% off manufacturers RRP lists depending on the instrument type and manufacturer.
Lot 6: Strings
Band Supplies, Dawsons, Haydon and Rimmers can offer discounts off between 10% and 40% off manufacturers RRP lists depending on the instrument type and manufacturer.
Lot 7: Woodwind
Discounts of between 5% and 45% are off the manufacturers RRP list depending on the instrument type, the manufacturer and the supplier - Band Supplies, Haydon, Dawsons, Wind Section and Rimmers provide woodwind instruments.
Lot 8: Uncommon/Ethnic Instruments
Discounts will vary depending on the item purchased. Band Supplies, Haydock, Heritage and Rimmers supply uncommon/ethnic instruments and offer between 10% and 40% off the manufacturers RRP list.
Lot 9: Stands
Discounts of between 10% and 35% are available off the RRP list depending on the supplier and the stand manufacturer.
Lot 10: Sheet Music
Dawsons, Haydock, Heritage, Omni and Rimmers offer discounts of between 10% and 25% off sheet music RRP list.
Lot 11: Pre-recorded
Omni offers a discount of 15% and Rimmers offer 10% off pre-recorded music.