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title: "HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper"
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# HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fb5a46c-21e8-4a0d-9622-ff198daa2943

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council - Resources is currently seeking contractors for the "HCC 06/21 - Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper". This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically in the printing paper industry. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract period starting from 11th October 2021 and ending on 10th October 2022, although there is an option to extend for up to three additional years. The estimated total value of the agreement is £7,600,000. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender was 24th May 2022.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the paper supply industry, including manufacturers and wholesalers of printing and photocopying papers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages participation from qualified contractors without guaranteeing exclusivity or volume. The flexible nature of the procurement allows for multiple suppliers, creating a competitive environment that can drive growth for businesses capable of fulfilling the requirements of the various lots specified in the tender.

## Notice

THIS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED: The successful supplier for Lots 1 , 2 and 3 was Premier Paper Group Ltd The successful suppliers for Lots 4 was Premier Paper Group Ltd, Nuco International Ltd, Ricoh UK Ltd, Springfield Business Papers Ltd and West Country Group Hertfordshire County Council 'The Council'- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card (A4 and A3) and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper. (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A comprehensive list of the Goods required is given in the Specification attached to this project. The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of the Contracting Authority. There may be a requirement for orders placed by the contracting authority to be delivered directly to the end user, to various locations throughout mainland UK. The Goods required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots: LOT 1 - PHOTOCOPYING/PRINTER PAPERS LOT 2 - 80 GSM TINTS (PASTELS, MID, DEEP and NEON) LOT 3 - 160 GSM TINTS (PASTELS, MID & DEEP) + WHITE LOT 4 - WHITEBOX/GENERIC BRAND COPIER PAPER The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is PS7,600,000 and is for the core period inclusive of the approximate value for extensions. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of one (1) year, with the option to extend this up to three (3) further years, year on year. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other Suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Please note that the contract start date detailed above is incorrect, due to technical issues. Please be advised that the actual start date is 11th October 2021. As of 19/05/2022 no orders have been placed via this Framework. Additional information: Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a06524-052e-4776-bef5-110780da33ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 May 2022 - 10 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES |
| Additional buyers | HCC - RESOURCES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a06524-052e-4776-bef5-110780da33ec
- 29 Jun 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a06524-052e-4776-bef5-110780da33ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a06524-052e-4776-bef5-110780da33ec
  23rd May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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