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title: "Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73505260-64ed-4f25-85ea-83d52e192f2d

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of office supplies and stationery through a direct award via the YPO Office Supplies Framework. The term is set to begin on 9 January 2026 and will last until 8 January 2028, with Lyreco, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract worth £284,000. The tender falls under the stationery category and targets businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted selectively, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, which is targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by its suitability criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies and stationery, especially SMEs looking to expand or enter the government contracting market. The long-term engagement provides stability and predictable revenue, making it particularly attractive for those aiming to grow their business operations in the public sector. Companies with robust logistics and fulfilment capabilities in the South West area of England will find this contract especially appealing due to delivery requirements. As the procurement stage has concluded with an active award, interested businesses may look to similar future opportunities with the council or suppliers like Lyreco for strategic partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Office Supplies and Stationery. Direct Award via YPO Office Supplies Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ae9c2-2758-4614-9cdf-a99d926b4ef4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South 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

- 30192700 - Stationery

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ae9c2-2758-4614-9cdf-a99d926b4ef4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6ae9c2-2758-4614-9cdf-a99d926b4ef4
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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