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21 May 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process for "OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL & CATERING SUPPLIES" under the NEPO502 Framework Agreement. The agreement, which commenced on 1st May 2026, will last for 48 months and aims to provide member authorities with a comprehensive solution by awarding a primary supplier and a contingency supplier to guarantee service fulfillment. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods with a focus on office supplies and electronic equipment, specifically under Lot 2 for electronic office consumables. The procurement method employed was a selective process, conducted below the threshold as an award under a pre-existing framework. The location for delivery is within the Sunderland region, UKC23.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of office-related consumables, especially those specialising in electronic office consumables. Companies like LYRECO UK LIMITED, which has been selected as the primary supplier, demonstrate the potential for substantial business growth due to the long-term nature of the contract, valued at £240,000. Enterprises with a strong track record in fulfilling sizable public authority contracts and those with the capability to supply an assorted range of electronic consumables would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities under this framework. The contract encourages diverse supplier involvement, enhancing business potential and delivering tangible benefits to those who can deliver high-quality, reliable products at competitive prices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL & CATERING SUPPLIES

Notice Description

To continue to access the recently awarded iteration of the provision of NEPO502 Office Educational & Catering Supplies Framework Agreement. NEPOs re-procured iteration of the longstanding NEPO 502 Framework commenced with effect from the 1st May 2026 for a period of 48 months. This solution has been procured of behalf of NEPO Member Authorities consisting of a multi lot, multi-supplier provision. The solution has been ranked based on the overall Most Advantageous Tender with a Primary Supplier awarded and a Contingency Supplier to ensure sufficient availability in fulfilling requirements * Lot 2 - Electronic Office Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lyreco UK Limited

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