Specialist Paper and Wide Format Material

Concepts

• printing paper
• edinburgh
• carbon paper, self copy paper
• paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper
• transparent or translucent paper
• art and craft paper
• photocopier paper and xerographic paper
• photocopier paper
• wide format material
• specialist paper

Location

City of Edinburgh

Description

Framework agreement for Specialist Paper and Wide Format Material The City of Edinburgh Council intends to award a Framework Agreement of a maximum of five suppliers per Lot for the purpose of Specialist Paper and Wide Format Material within a Print Services Department. It is expected that this Framework will be for a period of four years.

Lot Division

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30197630 - Printing paper
• 30199100 - Carbon paper, self-copy paper, paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper
• 37823400 - Transparent or translucent paper
• 37823500 - Art and craft paper
• 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
• 30197643 - Photocopier paper

Indicators

• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

A mandatory requirement that Organisations with more than 5 employees have in place a H&S Policy. Where a Bidder does not have an H&S Policy and is required to do so, the Council may exclude the Bidder from the competition. A mandatory requirement that Tendering Organisations are asked to confirm that they will pay staff directly involved in the delivery of the framework agreement, and/or any subsequent call off contract, at least the real Living Wage. Where a Bidder does not pay the Living Wage the Council will exclude the Bidder from the competition. A mandatory requirement that Tendering Organisations are asked to confirm that they will include the standard clause for Prompt Payment in all contracts at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days. Your Organisation must actively monitor payment performance and provide evidence and reports to the contracting authority on a regular basis. Where a Bidder fails to answer "Yes or N/A" the Council will exclude the Bidder from the competition. A mandatory requirement that Tendering Organisations are asked to confirm that they will provide evidence in relation to climate change emergency and how they will respond. Organisations must submit a completed copy of “Schedule 11 Climate Change Plan”. Where a Tenderer’s response is less than acceptable, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition. Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25097. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Through this Contract, the Council is prioritising the delivery of Community Engagement, Education and Outreach and Employability Skills as well as Sponsorship and Funding. (SC Ref:748671)