Notice Information
Notice Title
NEPO502 - Office Supplies, Educational & Catering Disposables
Notice Description
The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework for Office Supplies, Educational & Catering Disposables for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at: https://open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond is included within the Supplier's hub. If you require further support please email open.support@nepo.org
Lot Information
General Office Supplies.
This Lot will provide users with access to office supplies, including but not limited to; stationary, writing books, pens, folders and Office First Aid Supplies. Users will also have the ability to order items outside of the Core List (Non-Core) at a competitive price.
Electronic Office Consumables.This Lot will provide users with access to Electronic Office consumables, including but not limited to; printer ribbons and cartridges across a variety of manufacturers, as well as compatible items. Users will also have the ability to order items outside of the Core List (Non-Core) at a competitive price.
Educational Products.This lot will provide users with access to Educational Products, including but not limited to; Exercise Books, Art Suppliers, Planners, Diaries, Registers, and Exercise Paper. Users will also have the ability to order items outside of the Core List (Non-Core) at a competitive price.
Promotional Print Materials.This lot will provide users with access to personalisation of items including but not limited to; Lanyards, Badges, Mugs, Pens, Chargers, Tote Bags, Coasters, Note Books and Laptop Bags. Users will be able to utilise the Frameworks Tendered Cost Plus % Margin for reference purposes upon call-off. Users will then develop their own bespoke basket of requirements and will conduct a Mini/Further Competition with the awarded supplier(s).
Catering Disposables.This lot will provide users with access to catering disposables, including but not limited to; catering foil, film fronted bags, paper cups, food bags, & disposable cutlery. Users will also have the ability to order items outside of the Core List (Non-Core) at a competitive price.
Light Kitchen Equipment.This lot will provide users with access to Light Catering Equipment, including but not limited to; tableware, glassware, cutlery, and pots and pans. Users will also have the ability to order items outside of the Core List (Non-Core) at a competitive price.
Planning Information
NEPO intend to hold a Market Engagement event* with interested suppliers via Microsoft Teams on 30/07/2025. This event will include a presentation and Q&A. Suppliers wishing to attend this event are required to register their interest via email to michelle.graham@nepo.org by 16:00 on 23/07/2025. *Attendance is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Nor does it constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above information may be subject to change.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-055cf1
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069717-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
22 - Printed matter and related products
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
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- CPV Codes
22111000 - School books
22112000 - Textbooks
30124000 - Parts and accessories of office machines
30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
30192000 - Office supplies
39221100 - Kitchenware
39221180 - Cooking utensils
39221210 - Plates
39221230 - Saucers
39222000 - Catering supplies
39223000 - Spoons, forks
39294100 - Information and promotion products
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £65,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £65,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Oct 20251 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 27 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 23 Jul 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- cdpnepoteam@nepo.org
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GATESHEAD
- Postcode
- NE8 3DF
- Post Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC43 Tyneside
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Gateshead
- Electoral Ward
- Bridges
- Westminster Constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069717-2025
30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061636-2025
2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038954-2025
10th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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