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UWQ305 - Office Supplies - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has recently completed the tender process for the supply of office stationery, awarding the contract to Banner Group Limited. This procurement falls under the "stationery" classification within the "goods" category, utilising a restricted procedure to select suppliers. The process, which culminated in an active award, targets the supply of office goods to various campus locations, including the University's main address in Worcester and extending delivery options to regions like the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. While the tender period concluded on 15th May 2025, the contract itself began on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2029, offering long-term business engagement opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the office supplies industry, especially those capable of fulfilling requirements across a diverse geographic region. Although it was not specifically intended for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers with sophisticated logistics networks can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. The contract's substantial duration provides a stable avenue for business growth, ensuring a continuous relationship with a reputable academic institution, and helping to cement supplier standing in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

UWQ305 - Office Supplies - AWARD

Notice Description

The University wishes to tender for the provision of office supplies. Such provision will include stock for all members of staff at the University. This contract will only be for lot 1 of the Office Supplies OFF3166 NW framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5819d9a-b257-4465-911e-bb94d168a874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f67857-6bfe-49c3-be4b-c25573f3c89d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

30192000 - Office supplies

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BANNER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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