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21 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Volume Cut Paper and Print Room Requirements via NEPO425," focusing on the supply of paper stationery and related items. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NEPO framework, aimed at fulfilling print room requirements on an ad-hoc basis. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded on 30th June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 31st August 2027. The award identifies Antalis Group, Elliott Baxter & Company Limited, and Premier Paper Group Limited as suppliers, all being large-scale enterprises.

This procurement process presents significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises capable of providing specialist paper on an ad-hoc basis. Companies experienced in supplying paper stationery and related items would find this contract beneficial, especially those aiming to expand their client base in the public sector. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of leveraging the NEPO framework agreement. Additionally, established large firms with the capacity for consistent delivery of high-quality supplies, such as the awarded suppliers, would also thrive under this contract framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Volume Cut Paper and Print Room Requirements via NEPO425

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Paper for Print Room on an ad-hoc basis- call-off from NEPO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e8d1a24-3db3-4aa6-bc7b-1b2cb48e1045
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2419270c-f48d-4312-86d9-4e05a2ba1c50
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, 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

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ANTALIS GROUP

ELLIOTT BAXTER

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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