Office Solutions

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Office Supplies/Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Office Supplies/Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments. This new framework is intended to build on and improve the existing Office Supplies framework, RM6059. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Product categories will include but not limited to: stationery, paper and paper products, janitorial products, office furniture including ergonomic furniture, electronic office supplies (EOS) inks, toners, cartridges, small office machines, technology (monitors, headsets etc) Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3. Lot 1: The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is: To give advance notice that Crown Commercial Service (CCS) (as the Contracting Authority) is working to undertake a tendering exercise to set up a new commercial vehicle to service Public Sector Office Supplies Products. It is intended that the new commercial vehicle will replace the current CCS Office Supplies Agreement RM6059. This commercial vehicle will be enabled for use by all UK Public Sector organisations including but not limited to Central Government Departments, NHS Bodies, Educational Establishments, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Charities, Third Sector organisations who have a need for office products. Crown Commercial Service invites interested wholesalers, suppliers and retailers of office supplies (including electronic office supplies) to provide information and feedback to support the development of this commercial vehicle, with a particular focus on the areas listed in VI.3 below.