Spend on office supplies and associated products

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/24/001956/P

Version Date: 15/05/2024

The South West Police Procurement Service and Alliance Finance Department have provided the following information.

Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years.
1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023

£144,285.66

1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024

£160,445.08

Start date & duration of Contract?

Start Date: 6th August 2021.

Duration of Contract: 2 Years with option to extend an additional 2 years.

Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension?

The contract allows for an extension of 2 x 12 months.

Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract is to be either extended or renewed?

A decision has not yet been made whether the contract is to be extended.

Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the contract?

There is no senior officer outside of procurement responsible for the contract. The contract was awarded through a CCS framework.

Name of Incumbent Supplier?

ACS Business Supplies Ltd

How long have you traded with them?

2 years and 6 months.

If you publish your register of contracts and purchasing, can you please provide a website link.

Contracts (Procurements) Dorset Police

In addition, can you confirm if you have a contract in place for Tail End Spend.

We can confirm that there is no contract in place for Tail End Spend.