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title: "Specialist Paper Printing"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Specialist Paper Printing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52badec2-e051-4438-9e5b-488f0ee07995

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Specialist Paper Printing" under the CPV category 30197630, which pertains to printing paper. This procurement, conducted via direct award from the NEPO Framework NEPO425, involved a contract specifically for the supply of a variety of high-quality specialist printing papers to support internal and external client printing services. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to Premier Paper Group. The process transitioned from the tender stage to award on 3rd April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th April 2025 to 5th April 2026. The delivery location is in the East Midlands, UK.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for paper suppliers, especially those capable of providing specialist printing papers suited to specific machinery requirements. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier like Premier Paper Group, the procurement highlighted suitability criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating potential avenues for similar businesses to engage with future opportunities in this sector. As such, enterprises with a focus on specialised printing materials and those able to align with public sector needs in this industry category may find growth opportunities through participation in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Direct award from NEPO Framework NEPO425 to supply a variety of high quality specialist printing papers in order to provide a printing service to internal and external clients and generate an income. Premier Paper is one of a small number of suppliers who are able to supply a full range of specialist papers required by the department to fulfil client orders. Premier Papers paper and stock are very compatible with the machinery we have in central print.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c565fd8-4f72-4b9d-bfed-74ea14b0d79b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER PAPER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c565fd8-4f72-4b9d-bfed-74ea14b0d79b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c565fd8-4f72-4b9d-bfed-74ea14b0d79b
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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