Award

129_20 - Copier Paper

ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2019 at 09:46

Tender

27 Sep 2019 at 08:49

Tender

27 Sep 2019 at 08:46

Tender

02 Sep 2019 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, ESPO, based in Leicester, which has issued a contract for the supply of A4/A3 copier paper, identified as "129_20 - Copier Paper". The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the Award stage. The estimated value of the contract is £14,000,000, with a contract period starting from 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2021. The closing date for the submission of tenders was 30 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the paper and printing industry, particularly those who supply photocopier paper and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the framework agreement has provisions for extending participation and an eAuction process for awarding subsequent contracts. Businesses capable of supplying varying types of copier paper, including budget and branded options, will find potential growth avenues in this procurement.

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Notice Title

129_20 - Copier Paper

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of A4/A3 photocopier and printing papers, including ESPO's own branded range (Shires) for delivery to ESPO's distribution and for direct delivery to ESPO customers. Lot 1: A4 and A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper - The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 2: A4 and A3 'Branded Premium' Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card - The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 3: Budget A4 and A3 Copier Paper - White Box - The supply of budget/white box A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 4: A4 and A3 Bulk Delivery of Copier Paper Direct to ESPO Customers - The supply of palletised A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the framework agreement. To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '129_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 04/10/2019. Additional information: To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '129_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 30/09/2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12a1d99-066a-44a9-aff9-115be4e7425e
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
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
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944105

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ANTALIS

GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS

INTERNATIONAL PAPER

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

STORA ENSO PAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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