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Supply of Envelopes

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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24 Feb 2026 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Envelopes" contract, valued at £800,000, involves the Office for National Statistics as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically classified as envelopes, and is set to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Quadient UK Ltd on the 18th of February, 2026, with the award notice published on the 24th of February, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the award stage and concluded with a completion status. The contract period spans from the 1st of April, 2026, to the 31st of March, 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to gain access to high-value contracts managed by a significant government body. Although Quadient UK Ltd has secured the contract, similar future opportunities may benefit businesses specialising in stationery and office supplies. The framework agreement approach suggests an ongoing partnership potential with government entities, providing businesses with the chance to expand their operations and establish long-term relationships in the industry. Companies capable of delivering high-quality goods in the envelopes category will be well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurement cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Envelopes

Notice Description

Supply of Envelopes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4129dac5-5f35-42e7-926e-c63f08581326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b9663d-54f7-4ec4-a7d2-426af800010e
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

30199230 - Envelopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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