Procurement - general office supplies - buyer's guide: September 2023

Framework period

The framework agreement commences on 1 July 2023 and will run for a period of four years until 30 June 2027.

Framework overview

The framework agreement provides public sector organisations with the following products groups

• general office stationery
• office paper
• electronic office and media supplies, including ink and toner cartridges
• catering goods and consumables
• janitorial and cleaning goods, hygiene and workplace safety
• small office machines

Framework scope

The framework agreement is available to all Scottish public bodies (for example central government, local authorities, health bodies and special health boards, higher and further education, police, fire, and rescue) and Scottish third sector bodies (for example registered charities and voluntary organisations).