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title: "Paper and Specialist"
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# Paper and Specialist

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5a21ca1-afb8-4977-90f1-bdda945b96f9

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## Summary

The University of Bristol conducted a selective procurement process for the tender titled "Paper and Specialist," focusing on the supply of various paper products including coated and uncoated papers, with a total contract value of £240,000. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded on 2nd July 2021, while the contract period runs from 6th July 2021 to 3rd July 2023. The delivery will occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom, as categorized under CPV code 30000000, which encompasses office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the paper and printing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a leading educational institution. Businesses that specialise in providing paper products, including those certified by FSC or PEFC, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, collaborations or partnerships among local suppliers may also enhance competitiveness in future tenders initiated by the University or other public bodies.

## Notice

Paper Supplies - coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers Additional information: This is a Call off Framework HE Contracts Paper - Print and Specialist OFF3117 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8865a55e-0213-4581-b812-99d300f0e1df |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 3 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8865a55e-0213-4581-b812-99d300f0e1df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8865a55e-0213-4581-b812-99d300f0e1df
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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