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title: "TD2235 - Supply Of Papers, Cards, Plain, Printed, and Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes"
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# TD2235 - Supply Of Papers, Cards, Plain, Printed, and Printed Postage Impression (PPI) Envelopes

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb88ebc5-4786-42d9-ac9a-48c9d9afc48f

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## Summary

Derby City Council is leading a procurement process for the provision of papers, cards, and printed postage impression envelopes, under tender reference TD2235. The industry category for this contract is printing paper, and it targets suppliers located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing for a wide range of bidders. Initially published on 18th February 2025, the contract was awarded on 25th June 2025, with a period starting on 14th July 2025 and ending on 13th July 2028. The initial contract term is for three years, with an option to extend by two additional years, potentially reaching up to five years, subject to performance and business needs.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the printing materials industry, offering £320,000 for supply contracts. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although large businesses are also encouraged to participate, as demonstrated by the awards granted to Elliott Baxter & Co Limited and Premier Paper Group Limited. Businesses capable of supplying high-quality and diverse printing paper products across various sizes and weights stand to benefit significantly from this contract. The supply chain benefits from consistent demand over several years, enabling successful bidders to enhance their market presence and contractual reliability.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the supply Paper, Card, and Envelopes in various sizes and weights. The initial contract period is for 3 years (36 months) the contract is estimated to commence 18th May 2025 and expire 17th May 2028. There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in 12-month increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years (60 months). Further Information is in Part Three - Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/126093cf-2f29-4bd0-bc39-114848442bab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ELLIOTT BAXTER; PREMIER PAPER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/126093cf-2f29-4bd0-bc39-114848442bab
- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28978256-3081-4f5f-b85d-6772d2324e59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/126093cf-2f29-4bd0-bc39-114848442bab
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28978256-3081-4f5f-b85d-6772d2324e59
  18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Search for TD2235 - Register your interest to download tender documents and submit a bid. Once registered your interest the project will be in "my activities".

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