--- title: "HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTSFULLSTOP LTD" published: "2022-05-23" --- # HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper Buyer: HERTSFULLSTOP LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is procuring a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card, as well as Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper, under the title "HCC 06/21". The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically printing paper, and is being conducted through an open tender process. Key details include an estimated annual contract value of approximately £1,900,000, with the framework lasting for an initial term of one year and potential extensions of up to three additional years. Interested organisations should note that the deadline for bid submissions has passed, but they can explore the opportunity further through the provided tender documents. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the paper supply sector, especially those involved in the manufacture or distribution of office supplies and copier paper. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms, may find this an advantageous chance to establish or expand their client base within public contracts. Given that there are options for extensions and the potential for high-volume orders to various locations across mainland UK, participation in this framework can lead to sustained business growth for qualified suppliers. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card. Further information with regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. ### Lot Information Photocopying/Printer Papers Photocopying/Printer PapersItem 1: General everyday office papersItem 2: Higher spec papersItem 3: Recycled papers Options: The Framework will will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council Tints 80 G S M (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon) Tints 80 GSM (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)- Item 4a: Pastels, Mid, Deep and NeonItem 4b: Rainbow Colours Options: The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White) Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)-Item 5: Pastels, Mid & Deep + White Options: The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper-Item 6: Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper Options: The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper Hertfordshire County Council 'The Council'- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card (A4 and A3) and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper. (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A comprehensive list of the Goods required is given in the Specification attached to this project.The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of the Contracting Authority.There may be a requirement for orders placed by the contracting authority to be delivered directly to the end user, to various locations throughout mainland U.K.The Framework Agreement will consist of the following Lots: Lot 1- Photocopying/Printer Papers. Lot 2- 80 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon) Lot 3- 160 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid and Deep) and White Lot 4- Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier PaperThe estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with the Call-Off Contracts. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP 1,900,000.00The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to 3 further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Options: The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013838-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,600,000 | | Lots value | £7,552,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTSFULLSTOP LTD | | Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL7 1FT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Haldens | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | NUCO INTERNATIONAL; PREMIER PAPER GROUP; RICOH; SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS; WEST COUNTRY GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30197630 - Printing paper - 30197643 - Photocopier paper ## Release History - 23 May 2022 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013838-2022 - 29 Jun 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014855-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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