Planning

Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

24 Nov 2021 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on printing paper, with a classification code of 30197630. The location for delivery is within the UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. Key activities include market engagement to gather supplier feedback prior to the tendering process, with the future notice date set for 1st February 2022. The current agreement is expected to expire on 31st December 2021, prompting this preparatory work.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the paper supply and related industries to engage with the NWUPC, which serves multiple consortia including APUC, CPC, and LUPC, among others. Companies that specialise in sustainable and bulk paper supplies would be particularly well-suited to participate. The engagement process aims to better understand market conditions, enabling suppliers to adapt and prepare for the upcoming tender. This is a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a critical supply chain in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist

Notice Description

The NWUPC Paper; Bulk, Sustainable and Specialist, is a framework agreement led by NWUPC and is open to Members of the following consortia to use APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The current agreement is due to expire on the 31st December 2021. Work is in progress on this retender for this agreement. During engagement with the market we have received informal feedback of the current market situations that the Paper Industry are facing. The following survey has therefore been created in order to gain a formal view of the market conditions from Suppliers in order to extend the framework to tender at a more appropriate time. NWUPC would therefore appreciate if you are a Supplier in this market if you could complete the following survey. https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/nwupc-paper-bulk-sustainable-specialist-market-engag

Lot Information

Lot 1

All the information about the procurement will be decided at the strategy. This notice is for pre market engagement to inform the strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f9b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029257-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Helen Dodd-Williams
Contact Email
helen.doddwilliams@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612348012

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
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
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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