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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Places Housing Group is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Office Supplies (Stationery, Beverages and Janitorial Supplies)." The procurement focuses on delivering goods to locations within Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire. This preliminary market engagement aims to gather insights into scope, delivery timelines, and customer service expectations. The industry category is goods, with a specific focus on office supplies and related products. Suppliers are invited to complete an online survey by 17th July 2026 to express interest and provide input. The process is initiated as a tender, and it indicates a high-level investment with a value of £350,000. The contract period is expected to start on 11th October 2026 and run until 10th October 2029, with potential extensions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs equipped to supply office stationery, beverages, and janitorial products. Companies with experience in supplying diverse office-related products will find this procurement especially suitable. The tender allows suppliers to contribute feedback in the market engagement stage, creating an opportunity to shape the final tender requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or strengthen relations with a public authority within the sub-central government sector. Suppliers interested in these regions and product categories will find this tender advantageous in expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Office Supplies (Stationery, Beverages and Janitorial Supplies)

Notice Description

Provision of Office Stationery, Beverages and Janitorial Supplies delivered to Great Places properties and offices located in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire.

Planning Information

The objectives of this PME are to understand: (1) Scope, delivery timescales and structure (2) Customer service and resolution processes (3) Experience of social housing and modern slavery We invite suppliers to complete an online survey, accessible via desktop or mobile: https://forms.office.com/e/DgSPVSE4Aq The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous by default, but you may leave your contact details if you wish to be notified when the tender is published. Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Deadline for responses: 12:00 17th July 2026. Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c493
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063328-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

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


CPV Codes

15500000 - Dairy products

15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes

15830000 - Sugar and related products

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30192000 - Office supplies

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

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