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title: "Office Solutions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# Office Solutions

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6bd82c4-6c6a-42f9-a000-3562103304e3

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), based in Liverpool, is executing a procurement process titled 'Office Solutions' for a framework contract dedicated to the provision of office stationery and electronic office supplies across the United Kingdom. This significant procurement opportunity, originally set to run from 14 November 2023 to 13 November 2026, was eventually reshaped to commence on 23 April 2024, culminating a three-year contract period, with a possible extension until 22 April 2028. Classified under the CPV code 22111000 (School books), within the broader industry category of office supplies, the total contract value is approximately £400 million GBP. Notable is the open procurement method applied, adhering strictly to procedures for above-threshold tenders, with an award update confirmed as of 19 June 2025. 

This tender offers robust leverage for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to its multi-supplier framework covering extensive product lines such as office and computing machinery, EOS, and various office furniture. Firms experienced in these domains can bolster their business growth by tapping into a wide spectrum of public sector organisations that this framework aims to serve. The CCS's revision to a multi-supplier model intensifies competition, underpinning opportunities for numerous enterprises to meet public sector needs while achieving scalable outcomes in association with the government sector. Prospective bidders should be proficient in efficiently managing and supplying diverse office-related product lines to be considered potent competitors in this expansive procurement scheme.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) was seeking to establish a framework contract with suppliers for the provision of office stationery supplies and electronic office supplies. The supplier was required to provide the deliverables (e.g.good and services) to all public sector organisations throughout the United Kingdom including but not limited to; office stationery facility peripherals (janitorial/cleaning products) paper and paper based products electronic office supplies (EOS) office furniture ergonomic products catering products This new Framework contract will be for a period of 36 months with an option to extend for one further 12 (twelve) month period. The new Framework contract has been split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Office Stationery and Electronic Office Supplies (EOS) (Multi Supplier) Lot 2 - Electronic Office Supplies (EOS) (Multi Supplier) This Framework is to replace the current RM6059 Office Supplies framework, which has two single supplier lots and one multi-supplier lot offering a product range similar to the above. The full specification is set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: This framework was put in place with an initial duration of 3 years plus an optional extension period of 1 x 12 month period (3 + 1 ). Please note that the 1 x 12 month extension has been utilised and the end date of this framework is confirmed as being 22/04/2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f18800-3d75-42f1-94a9-86f8b2d0c189 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENT AR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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

### Codes

- 22111000 - School books
- 22600000 - Ink
- 22830000 - Exercise books
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33141623 - First-aid boxes
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 39113700 - Footrests
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 15:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f18800-3d75-42f1-94a9-86f8b2d0c189
- 20 May 2024 at 12:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f18800-3d75-42f1-94a9-86f8b2d0c189
- 20 May 2024 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f18800-3d75-42f1-94a9-86f8b2d0c189
- 1 Dec 2023 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
- 1 Dec 2023 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
- 11 Aug 2023 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
- 12 Jul 2023 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
- 12 Jul 2023 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
- 8 Feb 2023 at 14:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a3c6e53-6cc7-4840-a6dd-1dc3b73e5e66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f18800-3d75-42f1-94a9-86f8b2d0c189
  19th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ab200-8a6d-4f55-83d5-adf758cb663c
  1st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a3c6e53-6cc7-4840-a6dd-1dc3b73e5e66
  8th February 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e770d0-6b85-4c66-b89c-ca89848add30
  Attachment 9 Framework Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d100490d-6f91-45bf-936f-02562f4e603d
  Attachment 10 eAuction Rules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f13298b-49e6-4954-b42a-ccffb9157748
  Attachment 8 Frequently Asked Questions Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e3edfa3-19c9-415c-8dae-edcb0dc8a0a6
  Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2709c00-2eb9-46e3-a1ab-2a4d40194017
  Attachment 6 Consortia details
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/287e368b-57b9-475b-b880-dc21e0d6d5ab
  Attachment 5a FVRA Gold Tool
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b89a49d-4e94-45c1-8c32-4ef80ae429ad
  Attachment 5 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c482cab6-a92c-427a-ae29-e2514f024b31
  Attachment 4b Information and declarations - Key Subcontractors -Guarantors
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65697527-2296-4295-9bab-dda9fc956128
  Attachment 4a Information and declarations - Consortium
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/452d5aa1-bc60-4fb7-a8b8-37f0b917f35f
  Attachment 3c Pricing Schedule - Lot 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96766762-ac80-45e5-9de0-f070d85419ec
  Attachment 3b Pricing Schedule - Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f900174-c1a6-4d30-a4a4-3259d450d7f6
  Attachment 3a Pricing Schedule - Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71fcdc9c-ca5a-49c8-93e4-f4c9f042bd4a
  Attachment 2c Carbon Reduction Plan template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/894b5672-d4ae-4c14-b38a-0f8688ac6472
  Attachment 2biii Lot 3 Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff837f79-0ec0-4be1-8295-94ad5cc98e63
  Attachment 2bii Lot 2 Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/497131be-2876-4044-84dc-e5535aa7ce0b
  Attachment 2bi Lot 1 Certificate of Technical and Professional Ability
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cfa1980-3406-4125-aaf7-ca6d4bf7e427
  Attachment 2a Selection Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8a407c5-b23d-4780-a6b2-6d6cdc094fc0
  Attachment 2 How to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df070022-2df2-44ce-a1f1-922488678048
  Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 Annex C Core List Lot 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7045dc6-8512-4920-8131-49b5fdf41c1d
  Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 Annex B Core List Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/073fa5fa-278d-434f-b527-4747ef9cfb20
  Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 Annex A Core List Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aea1ebe-14c9-4df4-8525-fb286f27cf9e
  Attachment 1a - Framework Schedule 1 - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44997954-99f2-466a-9762-20f733e81b64
  Attachment 1 About the Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a17d97dd-e283-4954-a933-2a091cf5c0d0
  Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f585cf08-4119-4047-b0cf-2feb893e4095
  Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61fae849-9353-4e9d-bf06-381cede645d1
  Contract Notice Authorised Customer List
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020017-2023
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035541-2023
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b259977f-2dec-4639-a737-48e634b1dd56
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2acf0654-0945-45c3-811c-f77ca153eab1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e76e4351-9258-40c3-a3f3-e3d3c8e8d717
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b7d6430-dee4-4277-85de-d3ad5602cbe3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86434980-5ab9-4d82-a8ae-43f0608255ac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f62ac468-a2c8-4805-aa9b-8e14df0a7a0b
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015855-2024
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015859-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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