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EHRC 2425-27 Office Supplies

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has completed the procurement process for contract EHRC 2425-27, concerning the provision of office supplies and optional tea and coffee. This contract, under the Lot 1 Office Stationery and Electronic Office Supplies of the Crown Commercial Services RM6299 Office Solutions Framework Agreement, aims to cater to the needs across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was managed through a selective method, with procurement stages advancing through to the award phase, and the contract's active period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in office supplies. The awarded contract, valued at £12,600 GBP, was secured by Bates Office Services Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise. Businesses with expertise in stationery, office electronics, and potentially refreshments are well-suited to explore similar future opportunities under framework agreements such as this, enabling expansion and robust engagement with public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2425-27 Office Supplies

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of a comprehensive range of office stationery and optional supply of tea and coffee. This is a further competition under Lot 1 Office Stationery and Electronic Office Supplies of the Crown Commercial Services RM6299 Office Solutions Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-907486fd-65e1-4827-921a-3724e64c06bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/054df19a-570b-4660-bb9e-d5bb8e7e9f39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£12,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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