Office Supplies [Updated 2023]
This program provides access to a wide range of office supplies across manufacturers / brands at competitive prices.
We are excited to share news of updates in our Office Supplies program. Having welcomed proposals from both new and existing suppliers, we have refined this program to elevate its relevance and value to our members.
In our new Office Supplies program, two primary distributors have been selected. While Staples Professional continues as a familiar name, we are pleased to introduce Hamster (a division of Novexco Inc.) as a new addition. Hamster is the largest wholly Canadian-owned supplier and distributor of business essential products.
What To expect
The agreements offer the sector:
- competitive pricing on a wide range of Office Supplies in various categories including: Desk, Filing, Stationary, Hanging, Time Tracking, Paper Products, etc.
- dedicated account representatives to provide support and responsive customer service
- pre-established Master Core List [pricing]
- discount structures for Member Core List
Master Core List: list of Core Products that supplier(s) maintains on an annual basis, in consultation with Focused Education. These products are high usage products commonly used by the K-12 community.
Member Core List: those products that a member would purchase from supplier(s) during the term of the Agreement, which are not included in the Master Core List and may only be used by that member. List will be developed and managed mutually by the supplier(s) and a member by establishing a Commercial Participation Agreement (CPA).
HOW TO GET STARTED
If you would like to purchase against any of these agreements, discuss your needs/requirement with the supplier(s) and sign a Commercial Participation Agreement (CPA) [see Member Only Content].
You can work with the supplier to develop your Member Core List (products not available in the Master Core List) based on your additional requirements. The CPA provides opportunity for members to address member-specific terms such as delivery schedule, minimum order and payment schedule, etc.
A Master Agreement (MA) has established between Focused Education and each Supplier; Schedule A containing the primary clauses is available for download and review. If there are any specific clauses that you do not see in Schedule A, please let us know by email at supplies@focusedresources.ca.
AWARDED SUPPLIERS
Staples Professional
Peter Fernandes, Regional Sales Manager
peter.fernandes@staples.ca
(604) 290-4866
Hamster
Ray Jang, Corporate Account Manager
ray.jang@hamster.ca
(604) 313-2673
CHOOSING YOUR SUPPLIER
To truly gain a competitive advantage, Focused Education suggests you consider working with a single strategic supplier partner for core requirements, wherever possible. This approach ensures a strong, value-added relationship with many advantages, including:
- exceptional supplier responsiveness
- improved inter-operability
- time and cost-saving process improvements
- use of common platform
- access to training
- and more
Remember, Focused Education is available to support you in your decision-making.
RELATED EVENTS
To learn more about the refreshed program, register for the upcoming information session January 11th, 10:00-11:15AM.