Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and has procured this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities(and successor bodies):
(a) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
(b) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
(c) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland)Act 2014;
(d) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:
http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice.
(e) Tayside Contracts;
(f) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies;
(g) Scottish Prison Service (SPS);
(h) Scottish National Health Service Authorities and Trusts;
(i) Transport Scotland.
The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel.
In line with clause 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Contract and framework agreements may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
(SC Ref:627785)