Award

Specialist Paper Printing

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Specialist Paper Printing" under the CPV category 30197630, which pertains to printing paper. This procurement, conducted via direct award from the NEPO Framework NEPO425, involved a contract specifically for the supply of a variety of high-quality specialist printing papers to support internal and external client printing services. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Premier Paper Group. The process transitioned from the tender stage to award on 3rd April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th April 2025 to 5th April 2026. The delivery location is in the East Midlands, UK.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for paper suppliers, especially those capable of providing specialist printing papers suited to specific machinery requirements. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier like Premier Paper Group, the procurement highlighted suitability criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating potential avenues for similar businesses to engage with future opportunities in this sector. As such, enterprises with a focus on specialised printing materials and those able to align with public sector needs in this industry category may find growth opportunities through participation in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Specialist Paper Printing

Notice Description

Direct award from NEPO Framework NEPO425 to supply a variety of high quality specialist printing papers in order to provide a printing service to internal and external clients and generate an income. Premier Paper is one of a small number of suppliers who are able to supply a full range of specialist papers required by the department to fulfil client orders. Premier Papers paper and stock are very compatible with the machinery we have in central print.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52badec2-e051-4438-9e5b-488f0ee07995
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c565fd8-4f72-4b9d-bfed-74ea14b0d79b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2026 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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