Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-7982-71b9-93d5-a975dfcb87d0/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-a-managed-service-for-office-a awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Managed Service for Office Administration [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 May 2018 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement which will allow UK public sector bodies to procure a managed service for office administration. The Framework will be awarded as a single lot, with Bidders being required to meet all aspects of this Technical Specification. Client Organisations will, however, be able to contract for individual elements of the service as required. The provision of a fully secure managed service will include the following service elements: - Provision of a managed service for office supplies including all items for daily use and special sourcing for ad hoc requests, including; purchasing, storage and consolidation of deliveries for specific requests - Provision of a fully managed print service, to include provision of print equipment service, maintenance and consumables. - Provision of a secure document disposal service. - Provision of hybrid mail services, to include printing, franking, post and email. - Provision of on-line ordering system to support the provision of the above four services, that is adaptable to individual Client Organisations standing financial instructions, including authorisation processes and ability to encompass service line reporting and fully transparent audit trail. Further details are provided in the ITT accompanying this Contract Notice which can be viewed at [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Office supplies Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/09c44c99-4f74-4bc8-ac34-08a384eab6d9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Portable computers – Aukšto našumo nešiojami kompiuteriai (I pirkimo objekto dalis) · VĮ Registrų centras (PV) · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6399-717a-90eb-1002f38cf6f1/lithuania-portable-computers-auksto-nasumo-nesiojami-kompiuteriai-i-pirkimo) [Paper stationery and other items – Доставка на канцеларски материали и офис консумативи за нуждите на Община Несебър и второстепенните разпоредители по обособени позиции · ОБЩИНА НЕСЕБЪР · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6238-7308-bb10-e99c0a17193c/bulgaria-paper-stationery-and-other-items-dostavka-na-kancelarski-materiali) [Stationery – Lietvedības piederumu komplektu lauka apstākļiem ADMIN iegāde · Valsts aizsardzības loģistikas un iepirkumu centrs · 56 days left · 14 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-e667-71f7-a357-017a901b8869/latvia-stationery-lietvedibas-piederumu-komplektu-lauka-apstakliem-admin-ieg) [Computer platforms – 2026\_PAAP\_010 soluție unificată de detecție și mitigare a vulnerabilităților · Ministerul Finanțelor · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f653-7275-aa7d-e1d5148054d8/romania-computer-platforms-2026-paap-010-solutie-unificata-de-detectie-si-mi) [Computer equipment and supplies – ICT Hardware · Gemeente Amersfoort · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f2b3-728d-8aa5-777a69a38a67/netherlands-computer-equipment-and-supplies-ict-hardware) [Personal identification accessories – Tunnuslevyt 2027 - 2030 · Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitos · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7000-733c-a326-cb067686ebb5/finland-personal-identification-accessories-tunnuslevyt-2027-2030)