Award

TD2235 - Supply Of Papers, Cards, Plain, Printed, and Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 11:21

Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is leading a procurement process for the provision of papers, cards, and printed postage impression envelopes, under tender reference TD2235. The industry category for this contract is printing paper, and it targets suppliers located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for a wide range of bidders. Initially published on 18th February 2025, the contract was awarded on 25th June 2025, with a period starting on 14th July 2025 and ending on 13th July 2028. The initial contract term is for three years, with an option to extend by two additional years, potentially reaching up to five years, subject to performance and business needs.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the printing materials industry, offering £320,000 for supply contracts. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although large businesses are also encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by the awards granted to Elliott Baxter & Co Limited and Premier Paper Group Limited. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality and diverse printing paper products across various sizes and weights stand to benefit significantly from this contract. The supply chain benefits from consistent demand over several years, enabling successful bidders to enhance their market presence and contractual reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2235 - Supply Of Papers, Cards, Plain, Printed, and Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the supply Paper, Card, and Envelopes in various sizes and weights. The initial contract period is for 3 years (36 months) the contract is estimated to commence 18th May 2025 and expire 17th May 2028. There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in 12-month increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years (60 months). Further Information is in Part Three - Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb88ebc5-4786-42d9-ac9a-48c9d9afc48f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/126093cf-2f29-4bd0-bc39-114848442bab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2028 3-4 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELLIOTT BAXTER

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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