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Corporate Print Paper Contract

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Halton Borough Council involves awarding a contract for a Corporate Print Paper Contract to Rosefox Paper Limited. This contract is part of the public authority's operations and falls under the sub-central government category. Located in Widnes, United Kingdom, Halton Borough Council seeks to procure printing paper for a duration of three years. The procurement method employed was limited competition, which aligns with below threshold criteria. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, valued at £90,000. Key legal regulations, such as the UKPGA 2023/54, underpin this contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth in the goods industry, specifically targeting suppliers of printing paper. Businesses similar to Rosefox Paper Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Blackburn, could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their operations. The tender offers a consistent demand for printing materials over a three-year period, providing stability and the potential for fostering long-term relationships with a sub-central government buyer. Companies with capabilities to supply quality printing paper efficiently within the constrained geographic region of Widnes would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, encouraging growth and market penetration.

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Notice Title

Corporate Print Paper Contract

Notice Description

To supply paper for printing to the Council for a period of 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05465b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSEFOX PAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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