New Stationery Supplier

Introduction

Due to the purchasing regulations under which the whole University operates, we have been required to conduct a ‘Further Competition’ exercise to select a single stationery supplier as the previous national contract under which we operated expired on 1 August 2006. This exercise has resulted in the sole provider of stationery being switched to Lyreco with effect from 1 February 2007.

We have taken the opportunity to review stationery supply within the University and this document sets out the system that will operate with immediate effect.

This process has been approved by Steve West, Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Definition

All faculties and services are required by the Financial Regulations to order their stationery requirements through Printing and Stationery Services (PSS).

‘Stationery’ includes computer consumables, rubber stamps, dry-cell batteries, desk-top accessories, envelopes, writing instruments and writing materials. All items appearing in the Lyreco catalogue are considered to be ‘stationery’ and may not be purchased from any other source other than Printing & Stationery Services. The following items are excluded:-

Standard Products

PSS have carefully selected standard products that provide a balance of value for money and environmental benefits. These will be the products listed on the order form. It is not considered necessary that other brands of products need be ordered, however it is recognised that for sound commercial reasons the standard product may not be suitable for a particular area. If this is the case, the non-standard product may be ordered but the order must be signed by the Dean, Associate Dean (Resources) or Head of Service.

The product selection is not an exact science, so please work with us during the transition phase. We will listen to and raise any concerns you might have with the new supplier and where practicable we will resolve these issues.

Operation

PSS will, over the coming weeks, be depleting stocks remaining from previous suppliers and switching over to the Lyreco alternatives which have been identified as being of best value for the University.

Most of you are now aware of the Electronic Stationery Order Form launched last year and available on our web page. This form will be undergoing changes to accommodate the Lyreco product codes and page numbers, so please make sure you are always using the most recent version.

Please direct any queries about the new supplier/products and any general queries to our Stationery Coordinator.

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