Scottish Government

Details

Overview

Sole supply framework for the provision of general stationery & office paper. Further information can be found within the Buyer's Guide below.

What is in scope?

The general stationery & office paper framework covers all standard, common, stationery and office paper items. Including but not limited to:

• Writing and correction products
• Filing products
• Document presentation products
• Note books and pads
• Envelopes and post room products
• Labels
• General office sundries
• Copier paper

What is out of scope?

The general stationery & office paper framework does not include some of the other product types often provided by suppliers of general stationery or office supplies but which are typically included in the scope of other more targeted contracts. These exclusions include:

IT Consumables - This can be found under the Scottish Procurement IT consumables framework);

Office equipment (fax machines, photocopiers) - These can be found under the Scottish Procurement Office Equipment framework;

• Bespoke/printed stationery items
• Catering supplies
• Cleaning materials
• Signage
• Health and safety materials
• Furniture
• Electrical equipment (including white and brown goods)

Who is this available to?

Central Government

Fire

Health

Local authorities

Police

Universities and colleges

Third Sector

Other public bodies

Full details can be found at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL095852

Note:It is the responsibility of any buying organisation wishing to use the framework agreement to satisfy itself that it is eligible to do so. Entitlement can be established from the terms of the OJEU advert and guidance on this can be found in Annex A of Scottish Government Guidance on Framework Agreements. If there is any doubt, legal advice should be sought.

Benefits

The key benefits for organisations utilising the framework are:

Managed pricing model which will identify opportunities for organisations to achieve rebates by improving how they procure general stationery & office paper

Supports e-Procurement - cXML ordering and invoicing, punch-out and secure online ordering site are all available

Comprehensive range of general stationery and office paper products

Ability to rationalise and tailor product catalogue to suit the needs of the buying organisation and realise further cost savings.

Current status

Start date

1 September 2011

End date

31 August 2014 (Option to extend for further 12 months to 31 August 2015)

Further details

Contact and feedback to:

Phil Norman – phil.norman@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contract Supplier(s)

Office Depot UK Ltd

Contract or Framework Agreement guidance

Link to guidance document

More information

Can be found on your centre of expertise's information pages, for organisations not affiliated to a centre of expertise please visit-

https://npcoe.sgworksite.org.uk/default.aspx. If you are not registered to access this site and are eligible to use the framework please contact Jim Thomson - jim.thomson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk - 0131 244 0431