---
title: "PROC-23-2132 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043708"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-09"
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# PROC-23-2132 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043708

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking proposals for the procurement of "PROC-23-2132 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the printing paper industry. The process is currently active with a tender period ending on 8th March 2024. This open procedure requires the supply and delivery of specialist papers and ancillary items to various Police Scotland print services locations, including provision of technical support. The procurement process incorporates community benefits and outlines quality, price, performance, and sustainability criteria, with an anticipated contract renewal provision at the end of the contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of printing paper and related technical support services. Companies that possess strong capabilities in quality control, environmental standards, and can offer added value through community benefits may find this contract particularly rewarding. Businesses, especially those SMEs with UK-based operations and relevant industry experience, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of thorough community engagement aspects and the potential for contract renewal further enhance the growth prospects associated with this tender.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") has a requirement for Specialist Papers and ancillary items to be supplied and delivered to various Print Services, Police Scotland locations and will also include technical support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FTS - Open Procedure

Renewal: The contract will be renewed at the end of the contract period (including extensions if activated)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039564-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Authority reserves the right to renew the contract. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039564-2024
- 5 Feb 2024 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756594
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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