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        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of general education materials. 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."
      },
      {
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        "title": "Arts and Crafts Materials",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of arts and crafts materials. 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."
      },
      {
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        "title": "Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Board, Card, Paper and Exercise Books. 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."
      },
      {
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        "title": "Bespoke Homework Diaries",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Bespoke Homework Diaries. 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."
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "title": "Early Learning Materials",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Early Learning Materials. 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."
      },
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        "title": "Additional Support Needs (ASN) Products",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Additional Support Needs 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."
      },
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        "id": "7",
        "title": "Musical Instruments",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Musical Instruments. 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."
      },
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        "id": "8",
        "title": "Scientific Equipment",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe services under this lot will include, but not be limited to, supply and delivery of Scientific 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."
      },
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        "title": "Sports Equipment",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Education Materials.\nThe 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."
      }
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        "relatedLot": "8",
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          "description": "Throughout Scotland."
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          {
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            "id": "33790000",
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        "relatedLot": "9",
        "deliveryLocation": {
          "description": "Throughout Scotland."
        },
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKM"
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        ],
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            "id": "37400000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Sports goods and equipment"
          },
          {
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Outdoor sports equipment"
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          {
            "id": "37450000",
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    "title": "Supply and Delivery of Education Materials",
    "value": {
      "amount": 70000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    },
    "status": "planned",
    "coveredBy": [
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
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    "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:\nGeneral Education Materials;\nArts and Crafts Materials;\nBoard, Card, Paper and Exercise Books;\nBespoke Homework Diaries;\nEarly Learning Materials;\nAdditional Support Needs (ASN) Products;\nMusical Instruments;\nScientific Equipment; and\nSports Equipment.\nThe 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.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2025-01-10T00:00:00Z"
    },
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      "id": "39162000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Educational equipment"
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      "id": "GB-FTS-186",
      "name": "Scotland Excel",
      "roles": [
        "buyer",
        "centralPurchasingBody"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKM83",
        "locality": "Paisley",
        "postalCode": "PA1 1AR",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk",
        "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383",
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            "scheme": "COFOG",
            "description": "General public services"
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        "telephone": "+44 1414888230"
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  "language": "en",
  "description": "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.\nFor more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk\nAt this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would\nlike to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. These\nmeetings will be held:\nWeek commencing Monday 30th September.\nThese meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.\nPlease email Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in arranging a meeting.\nNOTE: 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.\n(SC Ref:775839)",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}