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Office Supplies

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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14 May 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of office supplies under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6299, specifically Lot 1 for Office Solutions. This contract is aimed at supplying office provisions to four offices across the UK, as well as approximately 80 approved sites in England and Wales. The tender's procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 9th March 2026 and conclude on 8th March 2029. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The Food Standards Agency, headquartered in York, is the buying organisation and awarded the contract to ACS Technology Group Ltd.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with its suitability criteria. Businesses operating in office supplies and related services sectors are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, especially those capable of delivering consistent, next-day or nominated day deliveries using online platforms. With a contract value of £520,000, it offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies proficient in leveraging established framework agreements to secure consistent government contracts.

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Notice Title

Office Supplies

Notice Description

Awarded contract, calling off CCS framework RM6299 Office Solutions Lot 1. The Food Standards Agency is seeking a contract for the provision of Office Supplies to 4 Offices across the UK and around 80 approved establishments across England and Wales on a next day or nominated day delivery basis with users ordering via an online platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d137472d-66bc-468a-a935-d09d6efac150
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fe4d1d-1465-4245-8367-a94be96573a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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