--- title: "129_20 - Copier Paper" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2019-11-27" --- # 129_20 - Copier Paper Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd8dbb16-76df-48e3-84ef-3bb386c8a2cc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the buying organisation, ESPO, based in Leicester, which has issued a contract for the supply of A4/A3 copier paper, identified as "129_20 - Copier Paper". The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the Award stage. The estimated value of the contract is £14,000,000, with a contract period starting from 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2021. The closing date for the submission of tenders was 30 September 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the paper and printing industry, particularly those who supply photocopier paper and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the framework agreement has provisions for extending participation and an eAuction process for awarding subsequent contracts. Businesses capable of supplying varying types of copier paper, including budget and branded options, will find potential growth avenues in this procurement. ## Notice The contract is for the supply of A4/A3 photocopier and printing papers, including ESPO's own branded range (Shires) for delivery to ESPO's distribution and for direct delivery to ESPO customers. Lot 1: A4 and A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper - The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 2: A4 and A3 'Branded Premium' Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card - The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 3: Budget A4 and A3 Copier Paper - White Box - The supply of budget/white box A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. Lot 4: A4 and A3 Bulk Delivery of Copier Paper Direct to ESPO Customers - The supply of palletised A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the framework agreement. To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '129_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 04/10/2019. Additional information: To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '129_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 30/09/2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12a1d99-066a-44a9-aff9-115be4e7425e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,000,000 | | 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 | 5 | | Supplier names | ANTALIS; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; INTERNATIONAL PAPER; PREMIER PAPER GROUP; STORA ENSO PAPER | ## 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 - 27 Nov 2019 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12a1d99-066a-44a9-aff9-115be4e7425e - 27 Sep 2019 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da12ff00-561f-4da3-8d5b-faa031ea63f9 - 27 Sep 2019 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5491058-d201-4169-aeab-8690d7eb6d77 - 2 Sep 2019 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60c0cad-f999-4138-a417-9e98c5a75c33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12a1d99-066a-44a9-aff9-115be4e7425e 27th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da12ff00-561f-4da3-8d5b-faa031ea63f9 27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5491058-d201-4169-aeab-8690d7eb6d77 27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60c0cad-f999-4138-a417-9e98c5a75c33 2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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