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title: "Framework Mini-Competition: Supply of Office Supplies"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Framework Mini-Competition: Supply of Office Supplies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f7b3963-5da5-4832-b002-727622de0d57

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a mini-competition to establish a framework for the supply of office supplies, valued at £400,000. This process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to run from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2023. The tender period for submissions closed on 28 May 2021, and the delivery of supplies is designated for the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is executed through a selective method via a framework agreement as established under the NWUPC OFF3068 framework.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide a range of office supplies. Businesses that specialise in office, computer, and library supplies may find this contract advantageous for expanding their client base and establishing a long-term partnership with a significant educational institution like the University of Manchester. Companies who are able to deliver quality products promptly within the specified contract period should consider competing for this contract.

## Notice

The University has appointed a supplier or suppliers to supply and deliver Office Supplies. The appointment was by means of a mini-competition through the NWUPC OFF3068 NW Framework Agreement - Supply of Office, Computer and Library Supplies, LOT 1 - Office, Computer and Library Supplies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11978cd-8209-44e0-b824-5d306e3ccc0d |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| 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

- 15 Sep 2021 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11978cd-8209-44e0-b824-5d306e3ccc0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11978cd-8209-44e0-b824-5d306e3ccc0d
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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