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 09:32

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is managing the procurement of a contract entitled "TD2235- Supply Of Papers, Cards, Plain, Printed, and Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes," within the office supplies industry category. The procurement focuses on goods and includes multiple lots, such as paper, card, and envelopes. The awarded contract is set to begin on 14th July 2025 and will last for an initial three-year period until 13th July 2028, with the potential to extend by up to two additional years. This procurement process utilised an open procedure and aligns with regulations under the CELEX scheme. It is intended to serve the UKF11 region.

Participating in this tender provides substantial growth opportunities, especially suited for businesses specialising in office supplies, particularly those supplying printing paper and varied envelopes. This contract, given its size, is especially conducive to large scale suppliers like Elliott Baxter & Company Limited and Premier Paper Group Limited, who have previously been successful. To compete effectively, businesses should ensure they can meet the contract terms, including performance criteria and delivery schedules. The tender process requires electronic submission via the specified tender portal, presenting a streamlined opportunity for tech-savvy suppliers to engage with Derby City Council's procurement needs.

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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 due to commence 14th July 2025 and expire 13th July 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)

Lot Information

Paper and Cards

The requirement is for the supply of paper and card in various weights and sizes ranging from a minimum weight of 75gsm up to 300gsm and sizes from A4 to SRA3 coated and uncoated stock with the majority of this being white but there will occasionally be need for coloured paper, card, and speciality paper.

Options: 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)

Renewal: 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)

Plain, Printed, And Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes

The requirement is for the supply of Plain, Printed and Postage Printed Impression (PPI) Envelopes with the Royal Mail logo on the right-hand top corner and which meets the Royal Mail specification. The Council requirement is for a mix of window and non-window, gummed, machine, self-seal, peel, and seal envelopes in various sizes ranging from C6 to oversize C4.

Options: 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)

Renewal: 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)

Large Format

The requirement is for large format paper in sizes A0, A1, A2 in various weights coated and uncoated stock and Roll Banners.

Options: 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)

Renewal: 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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

30197630 - Printing paper

30199710 - Printed envelopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£399,205 £100K-£500K

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approx 9 months prior to contract expiry

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELLIOTT BAXTER

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

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