Contract Overview
The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Office Supplies, Furniture, and Print Services is designed to meet the needs of the entire public sector. It enables Participating Authorities to conduct further competitions among Tenderers who have been admitted onto the DPS (termed “Admitted Tenderers”). The DPS aims to achieve cost and efficiency savings by standardising and rationalising workplace supplies and bundling products. With a range of manufacturer specifications available, the DPS serves as an excellent vehicle to leverage spending across various indirect categories, including office supplies, print, and domestic goods.
This Framework Agreement is designed to meet the needs of the entire United Kingdom, encompassing England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It has been established to ensure that suppliers are awarded contracts based on their geographical presence, thereby promoting SME participation.
We are experts in group purchasing exercises within this category and have a schedule of regular e-auction activities designed to deliver demonstratable savings. Contact us for further information.
Internationally renowned supply base.
Pre-agreed terms and conditions and robust documentation..
Value added service wraps to improve service delivery.
Tailored approach to each Participating Authority using a rationalised product list of frequently ordered products.
Time and operational resource efficiencies.
Single point of accountability when procuring solutions.
Application of Social Value – create specific social value measures.
Use of e-auction tools where applicable.
Competitive tender process reduces pricing.
HealthTrust Europe data and analytics support on PO and spend data to help drive purchasing decisions.
Lot 1 – Office Supplies and Associated Services
Lot 2 – Office Furniture and Associated Services
Lot 3 – Healthcare Furniture and Associated Services
Lot 4 – White Goods & Domestic Goods and Associated Services (Electrical Appliances)
Lot 5 – Print
Lot 6 – Print Services
Lot 1
Lincolnshire Office Friends Ltd
Ministry of Furniture (MPS UK Group)
Ocura (prev. Beaver Healthcare)
Lot 2
Aztec Interiors (Northern) Ltd
Hospital Metalcraft (Bristol Maid)
Lincolnshire Office Friends Ltd
Ministry of Furniture (MPS UK Group)
Ocura (prev. Beaver Healthcare)
People Asset Management Limited
Lot 3
Lincolnshire Office Friends Ltd
Lot 4
Lincolnshire Office Friends Ltd
Lot 5
This contract is freely available for any public sector customer. To participate in the Framework, contact the Customer Care team by phone at 0845 887 5000 or by email at customercare@htepg.com. Our experienced Custom Sourcing experts will assist you in establishing the most appropriate mini-competition and e-auction procurement process, providing additional guidance as needed.
For more information on our full framework category portfolio, please visit www.healthtrusteurope.com. If required, HTE can supply templated mini-competition documentation for customers to conduct the competition themselves via their systems, or HTE can manage the competition through their systems and offer support throughout the entire process until the contract award. This service is accessible upon signing a Customer Access Agreement (CAA).
