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Stationery

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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24 Nov 2025 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involved the Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, for the supply of office stationery under the industry category "Stationery". The process has reached the award stage as of 24th November 2025, with the contract awarded to Banner Group Ltd. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a valuation of £99,895.20. The contract period spans from 13th July 2025 to 12th July 2027, focusing on the delivery of goods to locations within the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 12th July 2025, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in the office supplies industry, specifically those offering stationery products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from such opportunities given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. The opportunity requires firms capable of fulfilling a substantial order for goods, indicating a scope best suited for businesses with efficient supply chain capabilities and experience in handling large-scale supply contracts. Participation in similar tenders can help businesses establish or strengthen ties with educational institutions, potentially leading to long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stationery

Notice Description

Supply of office stationery to the Open University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d1a6747-4334-4424-80fe-7cd03ae3925a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851959b2-7ce2-4db7-bb7c-11064db3a3a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BANNER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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