Award

Purchasing Paper

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

21 Oct 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for purchasing printing paper under the OPELS Framework OFF3166NW has been awarded by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol. The tender titled "Purchasing Paper" falls under the industry category of goods, specifically printing paper, and is focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 7th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £40,000, and the tender period ended on 6th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by allowing organisations specialised in office supplies, specifically paper products, to secure steady revenue streams through long-term contracts. Although the procurement was not earmarked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger suppliers like Antalis Limited have been successful in securing this opportunity. Companies with robust supply chains and the ability to deliver in the South West region would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar calls-off from framework agreements in the future, paving the way for expanding their market presence and solidifying their relationships with public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Purchasing Paper

Notice Description

Order for purchasing paper for digital machines until 31/07/2026 under OPELS Framework OFF3166NW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcce1944-64a1-467a-b5e2-2f21565c52bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1065ac-7831-4871-805e-0cfa3a6efcd5
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
Not specified
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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