This agreement is open to all UK public sector organisations, including central government departments and their agencies, the wider public sector and charities.
Lots 1 and 3 are single supplier lots which will be awarded at a later date due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Lot 2 is a multi-supplier lot and has a direct award and further competition option.
The duration of the agreement is 2 years with the option of 2 extension periods of 12 months each. The call-off period is flexible and can run beyond the framework’s expiry date if required. However, this should be considered in line with your organisation’s own commercial policy.
This agreement uses new public sector contracts which have shorter and simpler templates. They are easier to complete with a choice of call-off schedules to add if required. It also supports the government’s ambition to spend £1 in every £3 with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 2022.
This agreement offers some PPE (Personal Protective equipment), but it is not designed for close contact with confirmed or suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. PPE offered includes:
- hand sanitiser
- anti-bacterial wipes
- masks
- safety clothing – for example boiler suits, dust suits, high vis jackets
- hard hats
- first aid kits
- fire blankets
- first aid foil blankets
- CO2 fire extinguishers
- eye protectors
The government launched a new 3-strand plan on 11 April 2020 that has guidance about who needs PPE, and making sure it is delivered to those on the frontline responding to coronavirus (COVID-19). It also sets out the actions to secure enough PPE to last through the crisis.
If you would like to know more about any of the products available, email ccsofficesuppliesteam@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Product types:
Lot 1: Office Stationery and Electronic Office Supplies
This lot is for buyers who want to direct award to one supplier for their combined requirements of office stationery and electronic office supplies.
- personal protection equipment (non-medical) such as hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes, masks, safety clothing, hard hats, first aid kits, fire blankets, first aid foil blankets, CO2 fire extinguisher and eye protectors
- office supplies like pens, notebooks, rulers, office and board paper and presentation items
- janitorial products such as washroom supplies, washing-up liquid and refuse sacks
- catering supplies like tea, coffee, milk, biscuits
Lot 2: Office and Electronic Office Supplies
This lot is for buyers who want to buy goods using either a further competition and/or a direct award process. This is a multiple supplier lot.
- personal protection equipment (non-medical) such as hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes, masks, safety clothing, hard hats, first aid kits, fire blankets, first aid foil blankets, CO2 fire extinguishers and eye protectors
- a range of office and electronic office supplies
- art supplies, teaching supplies, school books, exercise books, exercise paper
- janitorial products such as washroom supplies and washing-up liquid, refuse sacks
- catering supplies like tea, coffee, milk, biscuits
- a selection of ergonomic equipment and supplies – chairs, mouse, keyboards
For more information about the quantities and types of products offered, email ccsofficesuppliesteam@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Lot 3: Electronic Office Supplies (EOS)
This lot is for buyers using a direct award process and will have a single supplier only.
- electronic office supplies such as fax, ink and printer toner cartridges
- electronic storage media and peripherals (such as USB, mouse, external hard drives)
- fax machines
- calculators
- paper shredders
- laminators