Award

Office stationery; facilities; first aid; promotional products and office furniture

LINK GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Nov 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the “Office stationery; facilities; first aid; promotional products and office furniture” contract is being conducted by Link Group, located at 2c New Mart Road, Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category in the housing and community amenities industry. The tender period commenced on 29th November 2017 and concluded on 31st January 2018, after which the award was made on 19th March 2018. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to submit a bid, with an estimated contract value of £220,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies, stationery, and related services. Companies with a focus on ethically sourced and sustainably procured products will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the buyer, Link Group, emphasises quality and value in its requirements. Firms that can offer a comprehensive end-to-end service, which includes promotional products and office furniture, are likely to find this contract appealing, thus fostering potential growth in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office stationery; facilities; first aid; promotional products and office furniture

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide Link Group Limited with a high quality, end to end service; quality products from an extensive range, or supply chain, that are ethically sourced, sustainably procured; and best value at the best price.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall provide Link Group Ltd with a high quality end to end service; quality products from an extensive range, or supply chain, that are ethically sourced, sustainably procured; and best value at the best price.

Renewal: 12 month possible extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518993
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314466
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nmit@linkhaltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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