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title: "Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023"
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# Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab0a6af5-7874-4218-9c03-4ca813783673

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## Summary

The Open University is seeking a supplier for the supply of coated printing paper and board for book production. The contract, identified as OUPA10900, with a value of GBP 3,000,000, is open for tender until September 21, 2023. The contract period will start on December 18, 2023, and potentially extend up to December 17, 2026. The procurement stage is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is goods. The supplier will need to deliver to addresses in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the printing paper industry to secure a long-term contract with the Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The supplier selection process is open, allowing various companies to compete for this contract. Businesses capable of supplying and delivering certified paper and board materials meeting the stated specifications within the UK are well-suited to bid for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Open University requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years. Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home Additional information: Download tender documents here free of charge: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c4d2e1-3d9e-4635-b0ba-9117b7f70bd5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 20:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c4d2e1-3d9e-4635-b0ba-9117b7f70bd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c4d2e1-3d9e-4635-b0ba-9117b7f70bd5
  22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

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