Planning

Office Supplies

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Crescent Purchasing Limited, involves a tender for office supplies, including stationery, paper, janitorial products, and toner cartridges. The procurement falls under the industry category of various office equipment and supplies, and covers the delivery region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date expected on 1st September 2026. The procurement project is valued at £30,000,000 gross and will commence on 1st September 2027, running through to 31st August 2029, with potential renewal extending to 31st August 2031. This process is part of a framework agreement adhering to legal guidelines outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contracting opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in office equipment and supplies. The tender is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a substantial engagement for firms in these categories. With a comprehensive scope covering a variety of office product needs, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and quality products have a substantial opportunity to secure a long-term contract. The involvement in a framework agreement may also open doors to further procurement avenues and collaborations within the government and public sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office Supplies

Notice Description

Stationary, paper, janitorial products, toner & cartridges (subject to change) and other areas identified at PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046545-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
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
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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