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title: "Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)"
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# Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc068600-0ce2-41f0-acf7-7e7212884f97

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## Summary

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully completed an open procurement process to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS), with a total value of £82,682,690. This framework, indexed under CPV code 30192000 (Office supplies), will service educational institutions and related organisations, and segments the procurement into four lots: Office, Computer & Library Supplies; Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist; Computer Supplies; and Library Supplies. The contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, following the tender period that ended on 18th June 2024.

This Framework Agreement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that provide various office supplies, computer equipment, and library materials. The framework’s broad organisational reach, including several regional purchasing consortia, ensures a stable and sizeable demand, which is particularly beneficial for SMEs aiming to penetrate or grow within the educational and public sector markets. The open procedure used in this process guarantees equitable opportunity, thus inviting competitive participation from well-equipped suppliers capable of satisfying large-scale supply requirements.

## Notice

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements: * Office Computer & Library Supplies * Paper Print & Specialist This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations: * Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) * Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) * London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) * North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) * North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) * Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) The lotting structure will be: Lot 1- Office, Computer & Library Supplies Lot 2- Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist Lot 3- Computer Supplies Lot 4- Library Supplies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,682,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,682,690 |
| 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANTALIS; BANNER GROUP; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; COMCEN COMPUTER SUPPLIES; CPP TRADING GROUP; ELLIOTT BAXTER; LYRECO; OFFICEXPRESS EUROPE; PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LTD. TRADING AS OFFICE; PREMIER PAPER GROUP LTD (INCORPORATING GPMI BELFAST; SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS; WF EDUCATION GROUP; WILDHEARTS OFFICE; WL COLLER; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 22600000 - Ink
- 22610000 - Printing ink
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines
- 30125120 - Toner for photocopiers
- 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture
- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 30192110 - Ink products
- 30192113 - Ink cartridges
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192122 - Fountain pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192127 - Pen holders
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 30192132 - Pencil lead refills
- 30192133 - Pencil sharpeners
- 30192134 - Pencil holders
- 30192930 - Correction pens
- 30192940 - Correction pen refills
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 37822000 - Drawing pens

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80007&B=NWUPC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
  NWUPC

## Notice URLs

- https://nwupc.ac.uk/

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