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General Office Supplies 2027

Scottish Government

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12 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the 'General Office Supplies 2027' project. This initiative is geared towards creating a new framework agreement to supply general office supplies across Scotland. The current framework is set to expire on 30 June 2027, with a request for information open until 3 July 2026, allowing stakeholders to contribute their views on the procurement strategy. The organisation at the helm, located in Glasgow, Scotland, is a central purchasing body and represents authority over national and regional public sector procurement. This tender falls under the 'General public services' and 'goods' industry categories and anticipates the notice for future tendering activities to be published on 7 December 2026.

The 'General Office Supplies 2027' tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that can supply stationery, office paper, electronic supplies, catering goods, cleaning products, and small office machines. Valued at £36,000,000 over four years, this framework is ideal for suppliers with comprehensive service coverage and a focus on quality. Firms capable of supporting community benefits and adhering to Fair Work criteria, such as paying the Real Living Wage, are particularly encouraged. By contributing through the current Request for Information, businesses can influence procurement strategies, positioning themselves strategically for a framework that promises to strengthen not only their market presence but also their relationship with the Scottish public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Office Supplies 2027

Notice Description

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current General Office Supplies Framework is due to expire on 30 June 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new General Office Supplies Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/irJRwev9qs The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 3 July 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current General Office Supplies framework is due to expire on 30 June 2027. The Framework will cover the provision of general office stationery, office paper, electronic office and media supplies, catering goods and consumables, janitorial and cleaning goods, hygiene and workplace safety, and small office machines. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the Scottish public sector with a supply base with broad service coverage and the capacity, knowledge and experience to deliver a high-quality service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834532
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557902
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

30125100 - Toner cartridges

30192000 - Office supplies

30192113 - Ink cartridges

30192700 - Stationery

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

39222000 - Catering supplies

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557902
    General Office Supplies 2027 - The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current General Office Supplies Framework is due to expire on 30 June 2027. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of Scottish Public Sector Bodies, Suppliers and Industry bodies having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for a new General Office Supplies Framework. SPPD is using Microsoft Forms to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/irJRwev9qs The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 23:00hrs on 3 July 2026

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