--- title: "HCC Nov 2017 - DPS for the Supply of Copier Paper" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL" published: "2017-11-13" --- # HCC Nov 2017 - DPS for the Supply of Copier Paper Buyer: ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab960d0-904d-4884-b845-2e7a67f71627.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a selective tender for the Supply of Copier Paper under the title "HCC Nov 2017 - DPS for the Supply of Copier Paper". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically classified under photocopier paper. The tender period closes on 11 December 2017, with the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) expected to commence on 16 January 2018 and run for an initial two-year period, with potential extensions. The anticipated annual spend on copier paper across the participating authorities is approximately £1,905,095. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of paper products, particularly those capable of meeting varying demand without guaranteed volumes. Competitors should be prepared for a two-stage selection process and have the ability to engage in regular communication to fulfil individual order requirements efficiently. Interested businesses should consider applying promptly to join the DPS, as they may submit their applications at any time during its validity, provided they meet the selection criteria. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') invites applications from suitably experienced and competent organisations who wish to pre-qualify onto its Dynamic Purchasing System ('DPS') for the Supply of Copier Paper. The DPS is a two stage process and will be conducted in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's online supplier questionnaire ('SQ'). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection requirements set out in the SQ will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note that they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed and returned the DPS Agreement to the Council accordingly. The pattern and volume of demand for Copier Paper may be subject to change and it is stressed that there are no undertakings concerning likely volume of demand. For the avoidance of doubt, each organisation admitted to the DPS acknowledges that, no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee is guaranteed by the Council for the Copier Paper and that the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other organisations for the provision of any or all Copier Paper which are the same or similar. Please note the Council is under no obligation to run a set number of competitions during the validity of the DPS. The Council is procuring on behalf of the participating contracting authorities listed below and includes any future successors to these organisations: Hampshire County Council The Castle Winchester Hampshire SO23 8UJ https://www.hants.gov.uk/ For guidance only, an estimated annual quantity (where known) is given in the Specification of the procurement documents. The participating contracting authorities do not undertake to purchase that quantity and equally the successful organisations should be prepared to supply quantities in excess of the figures shown. The anticipated annual joint expenditure, for the Council and the participating authorities on Copier Paper is presently circa 1,905,095 GBP per annum. An essential ingredient of the successful working arrangements for each individual order will be regular dialogue between the parties to ensure the smooth running and achievement of the objectives specified for each order respectively. The DPS will commence on the 16th January 2018 and will be for a core period of 2 years with the option for extensions up to a total further period of 2 years. 12:00 noon on 11 December 2017 was the earliest date when the Council can begin to evaluate applications and admit organisations to the DPS. Please note that organisations can apply to join the Council's DPS at any time during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and no... Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4439f633-fe87-4c5a-a888-56fcd6b2a2cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 15 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper - 30197643 - Photocopier paper - 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items ## Release History - 13 Nov 2017 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4439f633-fe87-4c5a-a888-56fcd6b2a2cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4439f633-fe87-4c5a-a888-56fcd6b2a2cf 13th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.hants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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