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title: "National Framework Agreement for Managed Office Administration Services & the Supply of Office Equipmentand Consumables - Framework Award"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL"
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# National Framework Agreement for Managed Office Administration Services & the Supply of Office Equipmentand Consumables - Framework Award

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-878e9aa7-121d-45dc-8526-24f1a3f4a071

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a national framework agreement for managed office administration services and the supply of office equipment and consumables. This procurement falls under the classification of office-support services and is designed for public sector organisations across the United Kingdom, excluding NHS organisations in England. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1 June 2020, concluding on 31 May 2024. The tender for this framework concluded on 28 April 2020, and interested suppliers had the opportunity to submit proposals for one or both lots outlined in the agreement.

This framework creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in office administration services and office supply sectors, to engage with public sector contracts. Suppliers of managed services, office supplies, and related equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Overall, businesses seeking to enhance their presence in the public sector market could see growth prospects through this multi-supplier agreement.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, has awarded a multi-supplier national framework agreement with two lots: Lot 1: the provision of managed office administration services; Lot 2: the supply of office equipment and consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1ed247-40c1-485c-9730-bd612bb7bb10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; CLARES OFFICE SUPPLIES; RICOH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33141623 - First-aid boxes
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2020 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1ed247-40c1-485c-9730-bd612bb7bb10
- 21 Apr 2020 at 14:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b548419-b60a-450e-a04f-ed722a33eac4
- 26 Mar 2020 at 09:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b548419-b60a-450e-a04f-ed722a33eac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1ed247-40c1-485c-9730-bd612bb7bb10
  5th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b548419-b60a-450e-a04f-ed722a33eac4
  21st April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92ec07be-9e05-4655-b4f3-0e3bdc4c97a3
  OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ba2a891-1b31-47ce-b337-fcece8800aee
  Framework Agreement Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe4d1048-ed9d-428b-a507-98df104ddd44
  Pre-requisites Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbc65fce-2977-4849-8ee0-67906030452c
  Pre-requisites Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a9b7639-1acb-4db2-a9d8-4a0e3489d165
  List of eligible users
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  NHS Sourcing website
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8b18096-3f5b-43f8-a385-5739112885e8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcd98b48-75d0-4939-a6a1-232f56b30a50
  List of eligible users of the framework

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/our-services/our-frameworks/

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