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title: "Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f61d"
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published: "2023-08-22"
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# Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f61d

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## Summary

The Open University is seeking suppliers for the procurement of coated printing paper and board for book production. The tender, titled "Supply of Paper for Book Production/OPEN/PRO/2023", falls under the goods category and has a total value of £3,000,000. The contract duration is initially for 3 years with a possible 12-month extension. The deadline for submissions is 21st September 2023, and the tender process is currently in the 'active' stage.

This tender by The Open University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in printing and paper manufacturing to secure a long-term contract supplying FSC-certified paper products. Suitable suppliers must meet the selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents. The procurement method is an open procedure, with written submissions required. Interested parties can find further details on the procurement process on The Open University's procurement services website.

## Notice

The OU requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The OU requires the supply of coated printing paper and board in 100gsm and 300gsm weights in varying sheet and reel sizes, delivered to contracted print suppliers, for book production. Both the paper and board must be certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The contract will be for 3 years with a possible 12 month extension to a total length not exceeding 4 years.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 3 years (36 months) and may be extended by the OUfor a further 1 x 12 month period up to a maximum of 4 years at its total discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024711-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024711-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

## Provenance

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