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title: "Direct Award for the Provision of Office Supplies"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of Office Supplies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01689fd6-60eb-4e88-9043-1ed08311ce22

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a direct award process under the YPO Framework Agreement for Office Supplies IV to procure office supplies. The awarded contract, valued at £200,000, has been granted to Lyreco UK Limited with a contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028. This selective procurement method, structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, highlights the university's organised approach to securing essential supplies. Located in the North West of England, the project encompasses a comprehensive review and adherence to stated terms and conditions, with the award being confirmed on 28th August 2024.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the office supplies sector to expand their market presence, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By aligning with the University of Chester and leveraging the established YPO framework, businesses can enhance their credibility and tap into a consistent revenue stream over the contract term. Companies specialising in office supplies, particularly those with a proven track record supplying educational institutions, would be well-positioned to benefit from such engagements.

## Notice

This Direct Award follows University of Chester's review of the latest YPO framework details. Following the advice and guidance from YPO this award is made under the YPO Framework Agreement: Office Supplies IV - Ref: 001201 FTS Contract Notice: 2024/S 000-006761 Terms and Conditions. All values in this award notice have been rounded up and the contract end date includes all optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d336f-5451-4528-82f0-ecfe11bf775d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LYRECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d336f-5451-4528-82f0-ecfe11bf775d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774d336f-5451-4528-82f0-ecfe11bf775d
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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