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129_24 Copier Paper

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Feb 2024 at 15:25

Award Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the supply of photocopier and printing papers is managed by Espo, based in LEICESTER, England. The tender titled "129_24 Copier Paper" falls under the industry category "Printing paper" and has an estimated value of 22,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 27th November 2023. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender opportunity offers potential for business growth, specifically for suppliers of photocopier and printing papers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses can participate by accessing the tender documents at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ and exploring the opportunity to supply the specified paper products to Espo.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

129_24 Copier Paper

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of photocopier and printing papers (see also further details as captured for each Lot), including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0d1d3fe-61c2-4900-b064-928299783f3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12df2e6b-369e-4587-a11c-814fce882851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197644 - Xerographic paper

30197645 - Card for printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AlphaMSP Ltd

Antalis Ltd

Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd

GISP Limited

Nuco International Limited

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Springfield Business Papers Ltd

International Paper UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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