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title: "Office & Business Solutions Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650044"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# Office & Business Solutions Framework Agreement

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650044

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland), involves the awarding of the "Office & Business Solutions Framework Agreement." This initiative falls within the general public services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. Currently in the award stage, this framework aims to provide essential office and business solutions over an initial period of three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension at PfH's discretion. Key dates have already passed, with the tender period concluding on 7 May 2021. The procurement method adopted for this contract was the open procedure, showcasing transparency and accessibility in the bidding process.

This framework agreement opens significant opportunities for businesses in the office supplies and services sector, including those specialising in general office stationery, furniture, cleaning and hygiene products, and IT equipment. Potential bidders should be established suppliers capable of delivering national services throughout the UK. Companies of varying scales can engage, although larger suppliers with proven experience in contract compliance and delivery may find themselves more competitive in this context, particularly in demonstrating savings and efficient service provision for PfH members.

## Notice

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH conducted this tender for a framework agreement for Office & Business Solutions. Tenders have been invited from suitably experienced organisations that can provide the range of services and meet the minimum selection criteria as set out in the tender documents. The Framework has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years, and may be extended for a further 12 months at the discretion of PfH.

### Lot Information

Complete Office & Business Solutions

Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement is for complete office and business solutions covering a wide range of office associated products including but not limited to; Envelopes, Postal, Packaging, General Office Stationery, Books and Pads, Document Presentation, Business machines, Paper, Labels Signage Identification, Filing and Storage, Reception, Office and Personal, Furniture and Meeting Room Equipment, Writing and Correction, Cleaning and Hygiene including machinery purchase and rental, Diaries and Planners, IT and Environment, Catering, PPE and Safety, Signage, First Aid including Medical testing kits and accessories, Postage, Inks and Toners, Shredding and recycling services, Associated servicing, maintenance, hire and rental services. PfH has awarded places on the framework to 5 suppliers. The successful suppliers are able to provide a national service covering all parts of the UK.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will initially be awarded for a 3 year period, but may be extended for a further 12 months at PfH's discretion

Office & Business Solutions Guaranteed Savings

Lot 2 - Office & Business Solutions Guaranteed Savings. This lot covers all the same supplies & services as detailed for Lot 1. For Lot 2 the awarded supplier has demonstrated their ability to support PfH members in achieving guaranteed savings over the period of their call-off contract. PfH has awarded a place to 1 supplier. The awarded supplier is able to provide a national service covering all parts of the UK.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will initially be awarded for a 3 year period, but may be extended for a further 12 months at PfH's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444130 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; COMMERCIAL GROUP; LYRECO; OFFICE DEPOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30123000 - Office and business machines
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture
- 30191100 - Filing equipment
- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 30192110 - Ink products
- 30192112 - Ink sources for printing machinery
- 30192113 - Ink cartridges
- 30192700 - Stationery
- 30197000 - Small office equipment
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper
- 30197641 - Thermographic paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197644 - Xerographic paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30234000 - Storage media
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 30237310 - Font cartridges for printers
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141623 - First-aid boxes
- 33182100 - Defibrillator
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
- 33770000 - Paper sanitary
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35810000 - Individual equipment
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 39134000 - Computer furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90511400 - Paper collecting services
- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444130
- 7 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411514
  Office & Business Solutions Framework Agreement - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH is tendering for a framework agreement for Office & Business Solutions. Tenders are invited from suitably experienced organisations that can provide the range of services and meet the minimum selection criteria as set out in the tender documents. The Framework will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years, and may be extended for a further 12 months at the discretion of PfH.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444130
  Office & Business Solutions Framework Agreement - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. PfH conducted this tender for a framework agreement for Office & Business Solutions. Tenders have been invited from suitably experienced organisations that can provide the range of services and meet the minimum selection criteria as set out in the tender documents. The Framework has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years, and may be extended for a further 12 months at the discretion of PfH.

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