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title: "PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a81"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a81

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has initiated the tender for the supply of specialist paper, ancillary items, and technical support, under the title "PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically printing paper (CPV code: 30197630). The requirement includes delivery to various Police Scotland locations across Scotland with a contract period of two years, potentially extended for two further one-year periods. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Antalis identified as the supplier, and a contract value of £240,000 was signed on 26th November 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation. The initial tenders were submitted by 17th June 2024, marking the tender period's conclusion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the printing paper industry, particularly those specialising in providing high-quality materials and technical support. With an emphasis on quality (30%) and price (70%), companies offering competitive pricing alongside robust technical capabilities stand to benefit. The inclusion of community benefits such as targeted recruitment and training, SME and social enterprise development, and community engagement further supports corporate social responsibility initiatives. Large enterprises like Antalis as well as smaller firms capable of delivering the specified requirements may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. This is being carried out via an Open procedure on the PCS-T website. Further details on requirements can be found within the documentation.

Renewal: The contract period is initially for 2 years, with the option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods. Further detail contained within Tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039268-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At expiry points of the contract if not extended. e.g. 6 months prior to the end of year 2, year 3 or if all extensions are taken, then retender within year 4 to align with expiry. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039268-2024
- 17 May 2024 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015744-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767007
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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