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title: "129_24 Copier Paper"
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# 129_24 Copier Paper

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d1d3fe-61c2-4900-b064-928299783f3a

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## Summary

The contracting process for the supply of photocopier and printing papers is managed by Espo, based in LEICESTER, England. The tender titled "129_24 Copier Paper" falls under the industry category "Printing paper" and has an estimated value of 22,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 27th November 2023. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender opportunity offers potential for business growth, specifically for suppliers of photocopier and printing papers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses can participate by accessing the tender documents at https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ and exploring the opportunity to supply the specified paper products to Espo.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply of photocopier and printing papers (see also further details as captured for each Lot), including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12df2e6b-369e-4587-a11c-814fce882851 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAMSP; ANTALIS; ELLIOTT BAXTER; GISP; NUCO INTERNATIONAL; PREMIER PAPER GROUP; SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS; SYLVAMO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197644 - Xerographic paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12df2e6b-369e-4587-a11c-814fce882851
- 27 Oct 2023 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b38b3c-4fb5-4d45-99b2-7315fdd7e0e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12df2e6b-369e-4587-a11c-814fce882851
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b38b3c-4fb5-4d45-99b2-7315fdd7e0e5
  27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '129_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005254-2024
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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