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Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is planning a procurement process for a framework titled "Printer, Paper, Envelope & Associated Products Framework" under the main procurement category of goods. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on establishing a framework agreement to facilitate the efficient and affordable acquisition of paper, envelopes, and packaging. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 3rd August 2026, with soft market testing scheduled via ProContract under DN824603, set to conclude by 1st September 2026. The location for the delivery of goods will be within the Liverpool region (UKD72). This procurement falls under the legal basis of the UK Public Grants Act 2023, Chapter 54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those supplying paper stationery and related items, to align with Liverpool City Council’s high-volume print and mailing operations, as well as its city-wide fleet of Multi Function Devices (MFDs). Companies with the capability to provide such products, especially small and medium enterprises, are well-suited to compete for inclusion in this framework due to the council's commitment to affordable procurement solutions. The framework agreement is set to begin on 23rd January 2027 and has the potential for renewal, providing sustained business opportunities until at least 2030, with a maximum extension possible until January 2031.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Printer, Paper, Envelope & Associated Products Framework

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has a high-volume print and mailing facility to economically produce internal work for its customers. It also has a fleet of Multi Function Devices (MFDs) in use across the city, managed by the Document Solutions Service. The Council requires the implementation of a procurement framework for paper, envelopes and packaging so paper and envelopes can be bought efficiently and at an affordable cost.

Planning Information

Soft Market Testing via ProContract under DN824603

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073049-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2027 - 22 Jan 2030 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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