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Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of office supplies and stationery through a direct award via the YPO Office Supplies Framework. The term is set to begin on 9 January 2026 and will last until 8 January 2028, with Lyreco, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract worth £284,000. The tender falls under the stationery category and targets businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted selectively, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, which is targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by its suitability criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies and stationery, especially SMEs looking to expand or enter the government contracting market. The long-term engagement provides stability and predictable revenue, making it particularly attractive for those aiming to grow their business operations in the public sector. Companies with robust logistics and fulfilment capabilities in the South West area of England will find this contract especially appealing due to delivery requirements. As the procurement stage has concluded with an active award, interested businesses may look to similar future opportunities with the council or suppliers like Lyreco for strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery

Notice Description

Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery. Direct Award via YPO Office Supplies Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73505260-64ed-4f25-85ea-83d52e192f2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ae9c2-2758-4614-9cdf-a99d926b4ef4
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

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2028 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

Further Information

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