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NSS10825 General Office Supplies

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the contract titled "NSS10825 General Office Supplies". This contract, primarily concerned with the goods category of procurement, was managed through an open procedure under the Open Contracting Data Standard. It pertains to the delivery of general office supplies and is based in the region of Edinburgh, UK, with details indicating participation by entities within the UKM region. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 14th July 2025, and a notification date noted as 21st July 2025. The contract's total value is GBP 320,000, and it is now active as of the award date.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in supplying office products, particularly large organisations capable of meeting public sector requirements. The successful supplier, identified as Lyreco, a sizeable company, indicates that well-established firms with similar capabilities would thrive in such procurement environments. Since the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, it underscores the significance of robust competitive bidding. Companies aiming to secure opportunities in this field should ideally possess the infrastructure to deliver logistical and comprehensive office supply solutions while aligning with public sector standards in health sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS10825 General Office Supplies

Notice Description

General Office Supplies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Shona Mac
Contact Email
nss.procurementeam@nhs.scot, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +44 131276000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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