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title: "Purchasing Paper"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Purchasing Paper

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcce1944-64a1-467a-b5e2-2f21565c52bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for purchasing printing paper under the OPELS Framework OFF3166NW has been awarded by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol. The tender titled "Purchasing Paper" falls under the industry category of goods, specifically printing paper, and is focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 7th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £40,000, and the tender period ended on 6th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by allowing organisations specialised in office supplies, specifically paper products, to secure steady revenue streams through long-term contracts. Although the procurement was not earmarked specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger suppliers like Antalis Limited have been successful in securing this opportunity. Companies with robust supply chains and the ability to deliver in the South West region would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar calls-off from framework agreements in the future, paving the way for expanding their market presence and solidifying their relationships with public sector institutions.

## Notice

Order for purchasing paper for digital machines until 31/07/2026 under OPELS Framework OFF3166NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1065ac-7831-4871-805e-0cfa3a6efcd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1065ac-7831-4871-805e-0cfa3a6efcd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1065ac-7831-4871-805e-0cfa3a6efcd5
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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