**Soft Market Testing Exercise** - Management and Distribution of Consumables

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**Please note: This is not a call for competition** This is an exercise for interested parties to engage with The Riverside Group to help shape our requirements. We do not require pricing information at this stage, it is an opportunity for you to tell us more about your company, the consumables that you are able to supply and any innovations and best practice you can offer in the market. Your response to this soft market exercise is voluntary, you are asked to read the background information prior to completing the questionnaire. Any requests for further information should be submitted using the question and answer facility on The Chest. We encourage your participation in this exercise, but must emphasise that your involvement in this exercise will not carry any commercial advantage should there be any ensuing procurement process. Your time in participating in this exercise is very much appreciated. Our aim is to consolidate a number of spend areas of consumables into a ‘one stop shop’ approach with one organisation providing a broad range of products. Examples of spend areas being considered for inclusion are Office Stationery, Janitorial Products, Household items,small electrical appliances, kitchenware & Bedding. A full list of consumables being considered is listed in the brief. Keywords: Delivery, Products, Management, Consumable, Office, Distribution