Spend on Office Supplies and associated Products

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Dear,

Please can you respond to the following request for Information.
The details I require are:
Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years.
1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023
1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
Start date & duration of Contract?
Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration
of the extension?
Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract is to be either
extended or renewed?
Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the
contract?
Name of Incumbent Supplier?
How long have you traded with them?
If you publish your register of contracts and purchasing, can you please provide a website link.
In addition, can you confirm if you have a contract in place for Tail End Spend.
I look forward to receiving your response.

Yours faithfully,

Alexander James

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