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title: "HCC09/22- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Warehouse Packaging"
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# HCC09/22- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Warehouse Packaging

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7bd7c8-c14b-48c4-8fd1-d0c4c13c158f

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council is leading a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Warehouse Packaging. The tender, titled "HCC09/22- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Warehouse Packaging," aims to create opportunities for businesses in the packaging and related services industry. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is GBP 600,000.00, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The tender period ends on October 24, 2022, with a contract period running from January 5, 2023, to January 4, 2025.

This procurement process by Hertfordshire County Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of packaging materials to engage in a long-term contractual arrangement. The Council is committed to sustainability, with a focus on carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfill. Businesses that can provide packaging solutions using sustainable materials, meeting the specified criteria for recyclability and environmental standards, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract requires delivery of goods to the Participating Authority's central stores, with a strong emphasis on quality and environmental management standards as part of the selection process.

## Notice

PROJECT RETURN DATE IS EXTENDED UNTIL 12.00 07.11.2022 Herts FullStop (H F S) is the trading arm of Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the 'Council'). H F S provides both Goods and Services to Hertfordshire County Council departments, the education sector, blue light services, the health sector, charities and other Authorities across England with a purchasing turnover in excess of PS40 million. The HFS Catalogue Service manages the purchasing and distribution of circa 17,000 products. The service has an 80,000 square foot warehouse based in Welwyn Garden City, and stocks over 7,300 individual lines. Please see the website www.hertsfullstop.co.uk/ Herts FullStop as the Contracting Authority is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Warehouse Packaging (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking a suitably qualified Contractor to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1). You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The Council is committed to becoming carbon neutral for its own operations and zero waste to landfill by 2030. Herts FullStop's aim is to have all packaging used in its operation to be reusable, recyclable, made from recycled materials or biodegradable by 2025. The successful contractor will be expected to work with the Council to achieve these aims. The Goods required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots: Lot 1: Plain White Boxes Lot 2: Bespoke Boxes Tenderers must bid on every item within a lot in order to be considered for that lot. There is no requirement to bid for each individual lot. Note to tenderers: -100% of the materials used to make these boxes must come from sustainable sources (F S C/P E F C Certification or Equivalent). The Council would consider recycled material as sustainable. (This is applicable to virgin material only) -All boxes must be made with a minimum 50% recycled material -All boxes must be 100% recyclable (including bespoke boxes) To be clear: Bespoke boxes - the finished product (including print) must be 100% recyclable Lot 3 - Other Warehouse Packaging. Lot 3 will be awarded on a line-by-line basis awarding to a maximum of the top 3 suppliers per line. There is no requirement to bid for every line on lot 3. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is GBP 600,000.00 The Framework Agreement may be awarded for a period of up to Four (4) years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement. The requirement is for delivery of the Goods in bulk drops to the Participating Authority's central stores. All tenderers must be complaint or working towards ISO 9001 for quality management & ISO 14001 for Environmental management i... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for the supply of warehouse packaging. Further information in regard to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2023 - 4 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES |
| Additional buyers | HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD6 1WA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631
- 21 Sep 2022 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631
- 21 Sep 2022 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631
- 21 Sep 2022 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e906e7-7975-4dc9-8135-8f8d3ed72631
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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