UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various vehicle types, such as, but not limited to, refuse collection vehicles, winter maintenance vehicles, road sweeping vehicles, to more general use heavy vehicles. It is anticipated specialist body building services, as well as options for alternatively fuelled vehicles (electric, hydrogen or hybrid etc) will also be sought. Scotland Excel members, may, if made available, seek to work with awarded suppliers to request lease quotations, understand vehicle buy back options, discuss disposal of aged fleet options and understand second hand vehicle purchase options for heavy and municipal vehicles.

This contract notice is in relation to the renewal framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk and fresh creams

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.

This framework is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of vehicles parts, covering the varied fleet mix across councils. This incorporates everything from cars and light vehicles up to 44 tonne refuse collection vehicles (RCV) and other specialist vehicles.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Groceries and Provisions. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to,dairy and chilled, dried goods and ambient products, and crisps, confectionery, soft drinks and water.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Bitumen and Associated Products, available for all 32 Council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated that the scope of the materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to, bulk bitumen, reinstatement products, surface dressings, mortars and cementitious products, and sundries.

Scotland Excel, on behalf of the 32 Local Authorities in Scotland, is looking to engage with the market ahead of a potential Concession Contract opportunity for Scottish Councils to generate income by running digital advertising on Council owned websites. There are 32 websites, receiving a significant volume of site visits per annum, providing a highly effective opportunity for local, national, and global businesses to advertise their products and services to a large population. Adverts must comply with relevant Government legislation and guidelines, ensuring the position and reputation of Councils is adequately protected. It is expected the commercial terms would result in no direct cost to the Councils from the supplier for this service, the service provider would take an agreed percentage of revenue generated from advertising. Suppliers interested in this potential opportunity should indicate their interest by emailing SavingsTeam@scotland-excel.org.uk, by close of business Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

This framework will be developed to assist councils with the procurement of technical consultants for future updates to their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES). It will also help councils complete work to meet any potential deadlines for Heat Network Zoning or Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). The framework is divided into three lots as follows: -Lot 1 - Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies -Lot 2 - Heat Network Zoning -Lot 3 - Local Area Energy Plans Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. All 32 Scottish local authorities are members and circa 90 organisations are associate members. Established in 2008, our remit is to work collaboratively with members and suppliers to raise procurement standards, secure best value for customers and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procurement in Scotland. Scotland Excel develops and manages collaborative contracts for products, services and works where a strategic requirement is identified across our sector. For further information about our governance and set up, suppliers are referred to the following page of our website: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-governance/

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for ‘Treatment of Organic Waste Services’, both the treatment and recycling of, for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate members. The waste streams incorporated are food waste, garden waste and co-mingled food and garden waste. Providers are required to receive food, garden or co-mingled waste, and to treat, reprocess and recycle it.

It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered in this framework will include, but not limited to; - Electrical materials including cable and cable management, wiring and accessories, circuit protection, heating and water heating, ventilation, safety detectors and thermostats, lamps and light fittings and accessories. - Building and timber materials including timber doors, sheet and timber materials, timber fencing, laminated wall panels, natural stone products, building materials and roofing materials. - Plumbing and heating materials including boilers, external and internal piping, water storage, sanitary ware, basins, and showers. - Trade materials including Power tools, general tools, ironmongery and paint and paint sundries. - Road maintenance materials including pedestrian safety barriers, drainage products, concrete products, line marking and anti skid, bollards and verge markers, traffic management items, and miscellaneous road products.

The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. This PIN pertains to a forthcoming Framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services. The Framework will support local authorities to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced.

We are seeking an Education MIS solution to replace the SEEMiS solution in operation across all of Scotland's local authorities

The Scottish Government has commissioned Scotland Excel to undertake research and development work on a national approach to commissioning and procurement of alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation services. This work is part of a national programme of work involving a range of statutory and non-statutory partners. Following previous market research in July 2022 and January/February 2023, we are seeking further engagement with both current providers of residential rehabilitation services and those who may be interested in providing services in the future to inform development of a proposed national flexible framework agreement, in particular the proposed service and commercial requirements which may form part of the agreement. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the engagement with interested parties, to assist with development. This is not a procurement process at this stage.

This notice is for a proposed renewal framework for contractors to provide a range of energy efficiency works and services.

We are looking for a partner(s) who can help implement and monitor a managed security operations centre solution(s), and respond to security events as they arise. This solution will be a common platform to provide visibility of security events from multiple sources in both the cloud and on-premises environment of the contracting local authority. The service will also provide a 24/7/365 monitoring of the platform and will take agreed upon delegated actions within agreed SLAs based on the categorisation of the security event.

We are looking for a partner(s) who can help implement and monitor a managed security operations centre solution(s), and respond to security events as they arise. This solution will be a common platform to provide visibility of security events from multiple sources in both the cloud and on-premises environment of the contracting local authority. The service will also provide a 24/7/365 monitoring of the platform and will take agreed upon delegated actions within agreed SLAs based on the categorisation of the security event.

Masks (Type IIR, FFP2, FFP3, Lip Readable), Gloves, Outerwear, Workwear, Footwear, Face Coverings (reusable and disposable), Lip Readable Masks, Single/Sessional Use eye/face protection (visors/goggles), Hand Sanitiser, Hand Gel, Disposable Gloves (nitrile, vinyl, powder free), Disposable Aprons/coveralls and Anti-bacterial wipes, First Aid Materials.

Provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services and removal and disposal works. Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. All 32 Scottish local authorities are members and circa 90 organisations are associate members. Established in 2008, our remit is to work collaboratively with members and suppliers to raise procurement standards, secure best value for customers and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procurement in Scotland. Scotland Excel develops and manages collaborative contracts for products, services and works where a strategic requirement is identified across our sector. For further information about our governance and set up, suppliers are referred to the following page of our website: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-governance/

Provision of asbestos surveys, analytical services and removal and disposal works. Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. All 32 Scottish local authorities are members and circa 90 organisations are associate members. Established in 2008, our remit is to work collaboratively with members and suppliers to raise procurement standards, secure best value for customers and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procurement in Scotland. Scotland Excel develops and manages collaborative contracts for products, services and works where a strategic requirement is identified across our sector. For further information about our governance and set up, suppliers are referred to the following page of our website: https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-governance/