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Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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26 Nov 2024 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully completed an open procurement process to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS), with a total value of £82,682,690. This framework, indexed under CPV code 30192000 (Office supplies), will service educational institutions and related organisations, and segments the procurement into four lots: Office, Computer & Library Supplies; Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist; Computer Supplies; and Library Supplies. The contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, following the tender period that ended on 18th June 2024.

This Framework Agreement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that provide various office supplies, computer equipment, and library materials. The framework’s broad organisational reach, including several regional purchasing consortia, ensures a stable and sizeable demand, which is particularly beneficial for SMEs aiming to penetrate or grow within the educational and public sector markets. The open procedure used in this process guarantees equitable opportunity, thus inviting competitive participation from well-equipped suppliers capable of satisfying large-scale supply requirements.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)

Notice Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements: * Office Computer & Library Supplies * Paper Print & Specialist This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations: * Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) * Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) * London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) * North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) * North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) * Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) The lotting structure will be: Lot 1- Office, Computer & Library Supplies Lot 2- Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist Lot 3- Computer Supplies Lot 4- Library Supplies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc068600-0ce2-41f0-acf7-7e7212884f97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

22600000 - Ink

22610000 - Printing ink

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30125100 - Toner cartridges

30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines

30125120 - Toner for photocopiers

30191000 - Office equipment except furniture

30192000 - Office supplies

30192110 - Ink products

30192113 - Ink cartridges

30192121 - Ballpoint pens

30192122 - Fountain pens

30192123 - Fibre pens

30192124 - Felt-tipped pens

30192127 - Pen holders

30192130 - Pencils

30192132 - Pencil lead refills

30192133 - Pencil sharpeners

30192134 - Pencil holders

30192930 - Correction pens

30192940 - Correction pen refills

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

37822000 - Drawing pens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,682,690 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,682,690 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 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
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ANTALIS

BANNER GROUP

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

COMCEN COMPUTER SUPPLIES

CPP TRADING GROUP

ELLIOTT BAXTER

LYRECO

OFFICEXPRESS EUROPE

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LTD. TRADING AS OFFICE

PREMIER PAPER GROUP LTD (INCORPORATING GPMI BELFAST

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS

WF EDUCATION GROUP

WILDHEARTS OFFICE

WL COLLER

XMA

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