Award

National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Managed Service for Office Administration

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2018 at 09:51

TenderAmendment

17 May 2018 at 14:33

Tender

17 May 2018 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a National Framework Agreement for the provision of a Managed Service for Office Administration. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on office supplies, and will cater to various UK public sector bodies. The tender period has closed, with submissions accepted until 21st June 2018. The awarded contract, which is currently active, is valued at £27 million and commenced on 26th July 2018, set to conclude on 25th July 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing various bidders to participate.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office supplies, managed print services, document disposal, and hybrid mail solutions. Companies that can offer adaptable online ordering systems tailored to clients’ financial instructions will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to engage, as the initiative offers a conducive environment for them to grow by providing essential office administration support to public sector entities.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Managed Service for Office Administration

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement which will allow UK public sector bodies to procure a managed service for office administration. The Framework will be awarded as a single lot, with Bidders being required to meet all aspects of this Technical Specification. Client Organisations will, however, be able to contract for individual elements of the service as required. The provision of a fully secure managed service will include the following service elements: 1. Provision of a managed service for office supplies including all items for daily use and special sourcing for ad hoc requests, including; purchasing, storage and consolidation of deliveries for specific requests 2. Provision of a fully managed print service, to include provision of print equipment service, maintenance and consumables. 3. Provision of a secure document disposal service. 4. Provision of hybrid mail services, to include printing, franking, post and email. 5. Provision of on-line ordering system to support the provision of the above four services, that is adaptable to individual Client Organisations standing financial instructions, including authorisation processes and ability to encompass service line reporting and fully transparent audit trail. Further details are provided in the ITT accompanying this Contract Notice which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09c44c99-4f74-4bc8-ac34-08a384eab6d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f840e8f2-e970-47cf-9ad4-88be467a43ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2018 - 25 Jul 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARES OFFICE SUPPLIES

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