Award

Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2023 at 09:21

Tender

28 Apr 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation, has awarded a contract for Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper, valued at £12,000,000. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with a tender period ending on 2nd June 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2027. The buyers are looking for up to three suppliers per lot to join the Framework Agreement for this procurement in the category of Corrugated paper or paperboard.

This tender for Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper by The Association of North East Councils offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of composite paper, writing paper, printing paper, and other related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses are particularly suited to compete in this open tender process. The procurement method is a suitable avenue for businesses looking to access a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement in the paper goods category.

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Notice Title

Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation ("NEPO"), seeks to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement to provide Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper. NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that up to a maximum of three (3) Suppliers per lot will be appointed to the Framework Agreement which will be awarded to the Suppliers with the highest evaluation scores. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45fd02a3-249c-4163-adfe-22ae77464f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f90cf7-0c63-4cbf-bfa5-7e2979a0c102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

30197610 - Composite paper and paperboard

30197620 - Writing paper

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197644 - Xerographic paper

30199100 - Carbon paper, self-copy paper, paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper

30199110 - Carbon paper

30199120 - Self-copy paper

30199130 - Carbonless paper

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper

30199410 - Self-adhesive paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ANTALIS

ELLIOT BAXTER

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

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