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title: "PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767007"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767007

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed an open procurement process titled "PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support" under the public order and safety category. This procurement involves the supply and delivery of specialist paper, ancillary items, and technical support to various Print Services across Police Scotland locations in Scotland. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded to Antalis, and the contract was signed on 26th November 2024. The tender process began on 17th May 2024, with the submission deadline on 17th June 2024, and subsequent contract award period also commencing on the same day. The procurement used an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and included criteria on quality (30%) and price (70%).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialist paper products, particularly those with capabilities in providing technical support and ancillary items. Large businesses with expertise in fulfiling high-volume orders across multiple sites, as well as those holding relevant environmental accreditations and strong supply chain management, would be well-suited to compete. Specific requirements such as product samples, environmental management measures, and strong financial standing were also emphasised. Community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and SME development, were integrated into the procurement criteria, highlighting the Authority's commitment to delivering wider social benefits through public contracts.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519709 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519709
- 17 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505537

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505537
  PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519709
  PROC 24-2571 Specialist Paper, Ancillary Items and Technical Support - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767007
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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