Planning

Stationery and Copier Paper

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) has initiated a procurement planning process for a significant contract titled "Stationery and Copier Paper," classified under goods within the office supplies industry category. This procurement, set in the UK with a headquarters in Cardiff, aims to establish an All-Wales Single Source Agreement, with an estimated value of up to £24,000,000 (gross). The planned procurement is at the initial planning stage with future notices expected by 1st June 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2031, making it a long-term opportunity for interested parties.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in office supplies. The procurement process permits competitive participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it inclusive. Engaging in this tender could provide stable, long-term business prospects through an assured framework agreement, offering a solid platform for organisations seeking to secure government contracts and establish sustained revenue streams within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stationery and Copier Paper

Notice Description

All Wales Single Source Agreement for Stationery and Copier Paper. Please note this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a09a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047650-2026
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

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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