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Office supplies - IT Consumables

Details

Overview

This framework is for the provision of IT Consumables covering data media storage, CD / DVD, and ink / toner cartridges.

What is in scope?

The IT Consumables framework covers:

  • ink cartridges (original, remanufactured and compatible)
  • toner cartridges (original and remanufactured)
  • data media storage products - CDs, DVDs and memory sticks
  • CD / DVD storage

What is out of scope?

The IT Consumables framework does not include some of the other product types often provided by suppliers of IT consumables or office supplies but which are typically included in the scope of other more targeted contracts. These exclusions include:

  • office paper - this can be found under the Scottish Procurement general stationery and office paper framework
  • general stationery - this can be found under the Scottish Procurement general stationery and office paper framework
  • office equipment (printers, photocopiers) - these can be found under the Scottish Procurement equipment framework
  • IT hardware - this can be found under the Scottish Procurement IT Hardware framework
  • networking items (e.g. cables, routers)
  • audiovisual equipment
Organisations seeking to purchase any of the items classified as out of scope should either refer to the referenced framework, where available or continue to use their respective existing contracts.

Who is this available to?
  • central government
  • fire
  • health
  • local authorities
  • police
  • universities and colleges
  • Third sector
  • other public bodies

Note: It is the responsibility of any buying organisation wishing to use the framework agreement to satisfy itself that it is eligible to do so. Entitlement can be established from the terms of the OJEU advert and guidance on this can be found in Annex A of Scottish Government Guidance on Framework Agreements. If there is any doubt, legal advice should be sought.

Benefits

Total Spend: circa £16.5m / annum across Scottish public Sector
Savings: circa £3.4m / annum

This figure is based on both original equipment manufacturer and non-original products purchased in 2011 and reflect the current buying behaviour of the Scottish public sector.

Current status

Start date

1 September 2012

End date

31 October 2016

Further details

Contact and feedback to:

Darren Russell
Telephone: 0131 244 3645

Fraser Williamson
Telephone: 0141 242 0206

Contract Supplier(s)

Spectrum Computer Supplies Ltd

Contract or Framework Agreement guidance

N/A

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