Tender

Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 20:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is seeking a supplier for the supply of coated printing paper and board for book production. The contract, identified as OUPA10900, with a value of GBP 3,000,000, is open for tender until September 21, 2023. The contract period will start on December 18, 2023, and potentially extend up to December 17, 2026. The procurement stage is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods. The supplier will need to deliver to addresses in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the printing paper industry to secure a long-term contract with the Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The supplier selection process is open, allowing various companies to compete for this contract. Businesses capable of supplying and delivering certified paper and board materials meeting the stated specifications within the UK are well-suited to bid for this procurement opportunity.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023

Notice Description

The Open University requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years. Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home Additional information: Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0a6af5-7874-4218-9c03-4ca813783673
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c4d2e1-3d9e-4635-b0ba-9117b7f70bd5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ab0a6af5-7874-4218-9c03-4ca813783673-2023-08-22T21:13:25+01:00",
    "date": "2023-08-22T21:13:25+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ab0a6af5-7874-4218-9c03-4ca813783673",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "OUPA10900",
        "title": "Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023",
        "description": "The Open University requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years. Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home Additional information: Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home",
        "datePublished": "2023-08-22T21:13:25+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "30197630",
            "description": "Printing paper"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 1000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 3000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-09-21T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-12-18T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-12-17T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c4d2e1-3d9e-4635-b0ba-9117b7f70bd5",
                "datePublished": "2023-08-22T21:13:25+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/3TQF8m8D",
            "name": "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/3TQF8m8D"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Walton Hall",
                "locality": "MILTON KEYNES",
                "postalCode": "MK76AA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "email": "finance-tenders@open.ac.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/3TQF8m8D",
        "name": "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
    }
}