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# Office & Educational Supplies

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5a1f4ba-be9c-49ea-af9a-54a8111a8ca2

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Office & Educational Supplies" contract commissioned by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, located in Sunderland, England, under the industry category of Office supplies. The tender follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold, signifying a detailed and defined supplier selection process. The procurement commenced with a tender period that ended on 18th March 2025 and transitioned to an award stage, with Lyreco UK Limited being granted the contract on 7th April 2025. The contract, valued at £1.6 million, spans from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2028, focusing on sustainability and social value integration into supply services and educational engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing office and educational supplies with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical supply chain practices. Companies that excel in offering a comprehensive range of products and services, efficient order and logistics management, and environmental consciousness are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses that can engage with educational initiatives, enhancing social value through interaction and career support, will find this contract highly suitable. The procurement supports business growth through long-term partnership potential with the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, aligning operational efficiencies with educational and social objectives.

## Notice

2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s) 2.2 The tender has an overarching specification relating to a range of products and services, account management & sustainability. The Trust's primary objective is to appoint a supplier(s) that is able to: * Have a wide range of products and supplies available which meet the requirements of our schools, including educational items. * Offer choice in the buying process and help schools to fine operational efficiencies and data integration improvements to reduce the cost of purchasing (i.e. placing orders, invoice management and operational logistics). * Have strong social values and ethical supply practices in place. * Be carbon conscious and have streamlined and safe delivery processes. * Have excellent supply chain resilience and governance practices established. Social Value & Sustainability Our Trust has a strong social value and sustainability agenda and is looking to continue this as part of this contract with the aim of providing interaction, learning opportunities and career support to our students. The Trust and its schools are looking to work in partnership with suppliers that can demonstrate they can provide high quality service and engage with the Trust over the contract period, with social value initiatives to support achieving these goals. The Trust Team is keen to develop a partnership with suppliers to support the educational aims of its schools with areas such as supplier events, staff training and student engagement to educate them within the industry. The Trust aims to work with suppliers who have considered their Economic & Environmental impact when delivering this service. The Trust has the vision to ensure all suppliers are able to strive to reduce their emission of greenhouse gasses, the reduction of single use plastics and utilising reusable/recyclable packaging where possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7ee75-6425-44dc-983a-4d3e9e7a67f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 28 May 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7ee75-6425-44dc-983a-4d3e9e7a67f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7ee75-6425-44dc-983a-4d3e9e7a67f2
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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