Educational materials

Framework No: 0724

About this framework

Framework period: 25 August 2025 to 31 July 2029

Scotland Excel’s education materials framework aids members to procure a range of products including but not limited to, arts and crafts, board, card and paper, exercise books, musical instruments, science equipment and sports equipment. Users of the framework are likely to include schools and nurseries, including those for children with additional support needs.

As with all our frameworks, this framework was developed in close consultation with key stakeholders. It is fully compliant with all legislative requirements and was developed in line with Scotland Excel’s sustainable procurement approach.

Benefits

  • All 32 councils have confirmed intention to participate in the framework
  • Pricing is fixed for the initial 12-month period of the framework
  • Of the 20 suppliers, 12 are classified as SMEs along with 3 micro businesses
  • Suppliers proposed several sustainability benefits such as:
    • cartons sized to fit
    • sustainability reporting
    • reuse of wooden pallets
    • highlighting products with sustainable features
  • 19 suppliers will deliver community benefits which are reflective of the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes
  • 16 pay the real living wage with six of these formally accredited Real Living Wage Employers    

Lots

Csg Global Education Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Lyreco Uk Limited
Rm Educational Resources Ltd T/a Consortium Tts
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Abacus Creative Resources Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Lyreco Uk Limited
Rm Educational Resources Ltd T/a Consortium Tts
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Cpp Trading Group Formally Clyde Paper & Print
Csg Global Education Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Grosvenor House Papers Ltd
Lyreco Uk Limited
Rm Educational Resources Ltd T/a Consortium Tts
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Creative Activity Group Limited
Csg Global Education Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Learning Space Belfast Ltd
Lyreco Uk Limited
RM Education Plc
Sensory Direct (uk) Limited
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Band Supplies Ltd
Haydock Music Ltd
Learning Space Belfast Ltd
Normans (Burton Upon Trent) Ltd
The Wind Section Ltd
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Csg Global Education Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Lyreco Uk Limited
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Wf Education Group Limited

Bishop Sports and Leisure Limited
Csg Global Education Ltd
Espo Joint Committee Of Local Authorities
Findel Education Limited T/a Hope Education
Lyreco Uk Limited
Newitt & Co Ltd
RM Education Plc
Wf Education Group Limited
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Sectors

The education materials framework is available to all Scotland Excel local authority and associate members.

Further information on Scotland Excel’s education materials framework is available in our members area.

If you are not yet a member, and would like to know more about the framework, please contactus.