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title: "Workplace Supply Solutions - Contracts Finder"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2021-03-11"
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# Workplace Supply Solutions - Contracts Finder

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d7526d-6869-400b-b5e5-1b99ea7b290e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for Workplace Supply Solutions initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This agreement is categorised under office supplies and has a total value of £60 million. It covers a duration of up to four years, with an initial period of three years and an option for a one-year extension. The tender period ended on 14th December 2020, while the contract commenced on 26th February 2021 and will expire on 25th February 2024. The primary focus of this procurement is to provide comprehensive office supplies, including general office supplies, PPE products, and recycling services, accessible for all UK public authorities, particularly within the health and social care sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the SME sector, looking to supply goods related to workplace solutions. Companies that specialise in office supplies, janitorial products, office furniture, and workplace safety equipment will find this framework particularly relevant. As it serves a wide range of UK contracting authorities, this contract allows suppliers to establish connections with NHS bodies and other public sector entities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased sales growth in the burgeoning health and social care markets.

## Notice

This Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for Workplace Supply Solutions. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years at a maximum; three (3) years initial period with option of extending for period of 12 months. This is a single Lot Framework Agreement for Total Workplace Supplies which will deliver value for money to the customer and enable them to achieve savings and operational process efficiencies. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement (in brief) will cover the following product groups. General Office Supplies (GOS) - Office Paper - Janitorial Products - Office Furniture - Office Machines - Beverages & Associated Products - PPE Products - Workplace Safety Equipment - Toner Waste Collection / Recycling - Paper Waste Collection / Recycling - Media Waste Collection / Recycling - Confidential Paper Collection & Shredding - Education & Art - Value Added services - Green Products - White Goods - Tail Management - Promotional Printed Products - Supplier Consolidation. The Framework Agreement will be four (4) years at a maximum; three (3) years initial period with option of extending for period of 12 month Additional information: The bodies to whom the use of this framework agreement will include all UK contracting authorities as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. The following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as framework agreement users: (1) All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to; (i) acute trusts (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx); (ii) health and care trusts (iii) mental health trusts (iv) clinical commissioning groups (v) ambulance trusts (vi) area teams (vii) special health authorities (viii) NHS England; and (ix) clinical senates and strategic clinical networks. (2) All NHS bodies in Wales, including but not limited to all (i) health boards; (ii) NHS trusts; (iii) the national delivery group; (iv) community health councils; and (v) NHS Wales shared services partnership (3) All NHS bodies in Northern Ireland (known as Health & Social Care), including but not limited to: (i) health and social care trusts (ii) health agencies (iv) the Health and Social Care Board. (4) Social enterprises undertaking some or all of the previous service provider functions of contracting authorities in relation to health and/or social care services (including charitable incorporated organisations, cooperatives, industrial and provident societies and community interest companies listed on the Companies House WebCheck service). (5) Ministerial departments and non-ministerial departments of central government, nondepartmental agencies and other public bodies, and public corporations (6) Devolved governmental and parliamentary organisations within the UK, including but not limited to the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, and Scottish public bodies (7) All local authorities (8) The Ministry of Defence This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392e1ae0-2599-40c3-94d9-7b30f49fbbf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 25 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; LYRECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392e1ae0-2599-40c3-94d9-7b30f49fbbf8
- 12 Oct 2020 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f568f3-64ed-410d-952b-45f798095755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392e1ae0-2599-40c3-94d9-7b30f49fbbf8
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f568f3-64ed-410d-952b-45f798095755
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx

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