Award

Specialist Printing Papers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract entitled "Specialist Printing Papers," classified under the industry category of reprographic supplies (CPV: 30192400). The contract, worth £50,000, pertains to the supply of specialist printing papers, with Premier Paper Group Ltd named as the supplier. This procurement process was in the award stage as of 29th July 2024, with the tender period ending on 26th July 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd August 2024 and conclude on 31st January 2025, covering locations within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of reprographic materials. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, given their potential suitability flagged in the tender. Participation in such contracts not only opens avenues for steady business growth through government projects but also establishes credibility within the industry. As this was a direct award, emphasis on understanding the procurement methods and establishing strong local authority connections can be advantageous for future business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Specialist Printing Papers

Notice Description

Direct award of contract for provision of specialist printing papers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7475284-aaeb-4951-93e1-3a5c577df8f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9648358-0541-4890-bc6d-0deeaf5dc36c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

30192400 - Reprographic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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