The WFEPC wish to tender for the provision of Computer Consumables. The contract is to commence on or after 1st May 2013 and continue for a period of 24 months ending April 2015 with a further option to extend for a period 2 x 12 months.

Spend during the last year was approximately £500,000 for these products. However, it should be noted that this amount is representative of just 17 of the 22 member colleges comprising the WFEPC, all of whom have the ability to participate in the future contract. From this, there is a clear indication of potential growth in the contract, provided that a pro-active approach to building the business is adopted by the supplier.

We envisage that the contract will be split into 3 lots as detailed in the core list and, therefore, it is anticipated that more than one supplier may be awarded the business.

Within the WFEPC Strategic Plan, the use of E -Procurement has been identified as an area for further development. Therefore the consortium is actively seeking suppliers who either have this capability or are willing to work with the WFEPC in developing further.

Requirements

Next day delivery, minimum requirement 48 hrs Pass/Fail

Online ordering & Payment by Purchasing Card Pass/Fail

Removal of waste toners free of charge by yourself or third party Weighted 20%

The above are the requirements which are requested by the majority of WFEPC users, if you are unable at present or by the time of the contract award, deliver the minimum requested you will not be permitted to tender.

Community Benefits do not apply to this contract