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HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 12:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a framework for the supply of cut paper, card, and envelopes. The procurement, identified as "HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes," was conducted using the open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The framework encompasses four lots: branded copier paper, tinted copier paper and card, whitebox copier paper, and envelopes. Notably, this process involved multiple suppliers and has been awarded as of 30th June 2026. The framework agreement will facilitate bulk deliveries to the central stores of Herts Fullstop, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, and is applicable in the UKH23 region, Stevenage, United Kingdom.

This framework presents significant commercial opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in paper supply, stationery, and packaging solutions, to deliver goods within a structured contract environment. SMEs and larger firms alike can benefit from the substantial contract value and the opportunity to form ongoing partnerships with Hertfordshire County Council and possibly other authorities. Engaging with this framework could enhance business visibility within the public sector and expand market presence. Given its framework nature with multiple lots, both small and large enterprises can strategically engage in the lot that best fits their capability, leveraging the potential for stable revenue streams and increasing scale through the four-year duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice, and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council), the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participating Authority carried out a procurement for the Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of Herts Fullstop. This requirement was for four Lots as detailed below. All Lots have been awarded. Lot 1 Branded Copier Paper Lot 2 Tinted Copier Paper & Card Lot 3 Whitebox Copier Paper Lot 4 Envelopes Please note - The figures quoted in the notice are for guidance only and are for the total of all Lots together. In addition, the figures quoted have been uplifted to include any possible spend from other Authorities that may join during the life of this Framework. The Council procured this Framework using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Branded Copier Paper

Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030.

Tinted Copier Paper & Card

Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030.

Whitebox Copier Paper

Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030.

Envelopes

Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

30197620 - Writing paper

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197645 - Card for printing

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

30199200 - Envelopes, letter cards and plain postcards

30199230 - Envelopes

30199710 - Printed envelopes

37823500 - Art and craft paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,440,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£6,408,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£19,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Antalis Ltd

Banner Group Limited

Nuco International Limited

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Ricoh UK Ltd.

Springfield Business Papers Ltd

BLAKE ENVELOPES HOLDINGS LIMITED

Further Information

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