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title: "Office Solutions Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653-2"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING"
published: "2021-01-08"
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# Office Solutions Framework Agreement

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653-2

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Procurement for Housing, is focused on the "Office Solutions Framework Agreement," which is classified under the general public services category. This initiative is located in Edinburgh, UK, and is currently in the planning stage, with an important future notice date set for 15 March 2021, as the existing framework is due to expire in June 2021. The estimated value of the procurement is £30,000,000, and it will be organised as a tender process, with various lots anticipated to be finalised following market engagement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in sectors related to office supplies, janitorial services, IT hardware, and protective equipment. Companies that provide office solutions and associated services are especially well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. Given the multiple supplier framework's intent to cater to a diverse client base, such as housing associations and local authorities, it can enable these businesses to expand their market participation and enhance growth potential by aligning their services with the needs of public sector contracting authorities.

## Notice

The existing PfH Office Solutions Framework Agreement is due to expire in June 2021. It is currently divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Office Supplies, Lot 2 - Office Supplies Managed Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PfH wishes to establish a multiple supplier framework agreement to provide office solutions to its member base. The scope of the Framework will include but not be limited to office supplies, janitorial, workwear and PPE, IT hardware and consumables, office equipment and will cover both supply and associated services. It is likely that the framework will be divided into lots, which will be finalised following market engagement. Details of the lots will be set out in the Contract Notice. PfH wish to engage with the market in order to support the development of the framework strategy. This will be carried out through one to one telephone / video call discussions. For further information please contact our Support Services Team - Supportservices@pfh.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 30123000 - Office and business machines
- 30124000 - Parts and accessories of office machines
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 30192113 - Ink cartridges
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30237220 - Mousepads
- 30237410 - Computer mouse
- 30237460 - Computer keyboards
- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629
  Office Solutions Framework Agreement - The existing PfH Office Solutions Framework Agreement is due to expire in June 2021. It is currently divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Office Supplies, Lot 2 - Office Supplies Managed Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638653

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