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NEPO502 Office, Educational & Catering Supplies

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NEPO502 Office, Educational & Catering Supplies" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under goods, specifically educational equipment, was awarded on 21 May 2026. It involved a framework agreement effective from 1 May 2026, with a duration of 48 months. The procurement utilised a direct method, described as below threshold - without competition, and primarily targeted for NEPO Member Authorities. The procurement stage is complete, and the primary supplier contracted is HARROW BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Colchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of office, educational, and catering supplies. SMEs with established capabilities in supplying educational products are particularly well-suited to benefit from such frameworks, given the multi-lot, multi-supplier nature that encourages broader participation. The successful bidders can expect substantial growth potential over the framework period, with the contract's value noted at £20,000, providing both stability and scope for further engagement with public sector demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO502 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 3 - Educational Products

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047143-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
Post Town
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

HARROW BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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