--- title: "The Supply of Stationery for Swale Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-23" --- # The Supply of Stationery for Swale Borough Council Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5447256f-81d4-45ad-b518-a2cdbaff9a13.json) ## Summary Swale Borough Council is seeking tenders for "The Supply of Stationery" through an open procurement process. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and run until 30th September 2026, with the option for a break clause after three years if performance standards are not met. Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest and Request for Quotation (RFQ) by 5th July 2021, 09:00 hrs. This procurement, categorised under printed matter and related products, has an estimated contract value of £85,000, with a minimum expenditure of £70,000, and is geographically focused within England, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in stationery products and office supplies. Suppliers with the capacity to deliver a range of stationery items efficiently and meet quality standards could benefit from the contract's long duration and recurring demand. By leveraging their competitiveness and meeting the procurement criteria, businesses can enhance their market presence and establish a lasting partnership with Swale Borough Council. ## Notice Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for the supply of stationery products The contract will involve supply and delivery of stationery products as defined in the Specification. The contract shall commence on 1st October 2021 and terminate on 30th September 2026. The Council reserves the right to invoke a break clause at the end of the third year in the event that there is documented evidence of the contractor's failure to meet the requirements of the contract to a satisfactory standard. In this event, the Council will provide no less than 3 months' notice of its intention to terminate the contract. The tenderer/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, (MEAT) will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the RFQ is 5th July at 09:00hrs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221a7fa-7b8a-4ecc-9f67-b62df1948827 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £85,000 | | 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SITTINGBOURNE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME10 3HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Swale | | Electoral ward | Roman | | Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LYRECO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ## Release History - 23 Jul 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221a7fa-7b8a-4ecc-9f67-b62df1948827 - 9 Jun 2021 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfe7ac5-297d-458d-9272-7050a4247a13 - 2 Jun 2021 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd6ce8f-66e0-4479-81b1-5b0fce66fba0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8221a7fa-7b8a-4ecc-9f67-b62df1948827 23rd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfe7ac5-297d-458d-9272-7050a4247a13 9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd6ce8f-66e0-4479-81b1-5b0fce66fba0 2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com Tenders must be submitted through the Pro Contract Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.swale.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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