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HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes - AWARD

Hertfordshire County Council - Resources

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07 Jul 2026 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is spearheading a procurement process for a framework agreement to supply cut paper, card, and envelopes, specifically targeting the paper stationery industry with CPV classification 30199000. This procurement exercise has been concluded with the award stage completed as of 7th July 2026. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and continue until the end of July 2030. The open procedure allowed interested suppliers to submit tenders by the deadline on 8th April 2026. Deliveries are earmarked for the central stores at Herts Fullstop in Hertfordshire, with Hampshire County Council participating specifically in Lot 4 for envelopes. This initiative provides an opportunity for suppliers to bid on one or several lots that include branded copier paper, tinted paper and card, whitebox copier paper, and envelopes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the office supplies sector to secure a position as suppliers to a major public authority. Businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and experience in large-scale delivery would likely thrive under this framework agreement. An array of businesses including Antalis Ltd, Banner Group Limited, Blake Envelopes & Packaging, NUCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Premier Paper Group Ltd, Ricoh UK LTD, and Springfield Business Papers Ltd have been successfully awarded contracts. This creates an avenue for these suppliers to solidify their presence in the UK public sector, particularly with potential further collaborations with Hertfordshire County Council and Hampshire County Council in the future. The framework's substantial duration affords stability and the chance for suppliers to enhance long-term business growth strategies.

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Notice Title

HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Contracting Authority) is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes. (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") and is seeking suitably qualified Suppliers to supply the Goods under any Framework resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Pricing Schedule. You are invited to submit your tender for these Goods. The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Envelopes to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of Herts Fullstop (trading department of Hertfordshire County Council). At Framework commencement, Hampshire County Council will be participating in Lot 4 only. Delivery will be to their central stores. The requirement is divided into the following Lots - Lot 1 Branded Copier Paper Lot 2 Tinted Copier Paper & Card Lot 3 Whitebox Copier Paper Lot 4 Envelopes You are invited to bid for one or more Lots, or Lines within a Lot. Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework document. This procurement is an Open procedure. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on 8th April 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of this requirement for Goods, any Framework formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the Framework requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Please ensure all your CDP information is up to date and you provide the most up to date CDP Share Code as part of your submission prior to the tender deadline. Share Codes provided after the deadline will not be able to be used and the Council will base the evaluation on the information submitted. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45bf6365-a0f0-4f02-b824-7e73075daae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6584ea-1f0a-42ca-bda3-3d29ff20e7b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

30197620 - Writing paper

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197645 - Card for printing

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

30199200 - Envelopes, letter cards and plain postcards

30199230 - Envelopes

30199710 - Printed envelopes

37823500 - Art and craft paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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
Hertfordshire County Council - Resources
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Antalis Ltd

Banner Group Limited

Blake Envelopes & Packaging

Nuco International Limited

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Ricoh UK Ltd.

Springfield Business Papers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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