Electronic Office Supplies 2023 (Toner and Cartridges)
Framework Description
Crescent Purchasing's Electronic Office Supplies 2023 framework (tender reference CPC/RB/01/2022) is a re-tendered agreement for toner and cartridges for printers and multifunctional devices. It adds a stronger innovation requirement and asks suppliers to deliver social value to members. It runs from 3 January 2023 to 3 January 2027, with no extension, and is closed to new applications.
Context & Use Case
Local authorities, schools, colleges, universities and healthcare bodies use it to buy toner and ink in volume for office printers and multifunction devices. Many choose compatible or remanufactured cartridges to save money and waste. Continuous supply arrangements stop departments running out at busy times. Orders are usually frequent and low in value, so agreed prices and easy ordering matter.
Scope of Services
Toner cartridges for major printer brands Ink cartridges for office printers and multifunction devices Remanufactured and eco-friendly cartridges Supply management to prevent shortages
Lots
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Who Can Apply
Toner and cartridge suppliers, including remanufacturers, serving public sector customers. Applications for this framework are closed and it expires on 3 January 2027, so new suppliers cannot join it. The next opportunity is any replacement arrangement Crescent Purchasing tenders.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers get agreed prices on frequently bought consumables, with sustainable options and social value commitments included. One supplier route reduces the number of small orders and invoices, and supply management helps prevent printer downtime. Remanufactured options also help buyers report on waste reduction.
Next Steps
With the framework ending on 3 January 2027, watch CPC's contracting pipeline for a replacement tender. Prepare product ranges, recycling and remanufacturing evidence, social value commitments and public sector customer references. Appointed suppliers should record volumes and social value delivered, as evidence for the new bid.
How Athena Can Help
As this framework ends, any replacement tender is the opportunity for toner suppliers. Athena's bid and social value writing can turn your recycling and remanufacturing record into scored content, priced to win.
We can also map other office supplies and print consumables frameworks across the public sector. Our framework sign-up help handles those applications, and our bidding advice for SMEs helps smaller suppliers decide which ones are worth pursuing. We can also check that your social value commitments are deliverable before you submit.
