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title: "129_24 Copier Paper"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040fca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESPO"
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# 129_24 Copier Paper

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040fca

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## Summary

The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has awarded a contract for the supply of photocopier paper to various public bodies across the UK. The tender, titled "129_24 Copier Paper," falls under the goods category and consists of multiple lots offering different types of paper. The procurement method was an open procedure with a focus on quality criteria alongside price considerations. The award was given to multiple active suppliers for each lot, signing contracts just recently on February 15, 2024.

This tender by ESPO presents opportunities for suppliers of photocopier and printing papers to engage with public bodies for potential business growth. Businesses dealing with paper products, especially those tailored for copier use, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The framework agreement allows for the possibility of contract extensions, offering longer-term prospects for interested suppliers. Key dates indicated the tender period ending on November 27, 2023, leading to bid opening on the same day, allowing for bid validity for 120 days for interested suppliers.

## 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 Information

Lot 1 - A4 & 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.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded 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 and for occasional ad-hoc delivery directly to ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box

The supply of budget/white box A4 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005254-2024 |
| 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 | 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 | £22,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005254-2024
- 27 Oct 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031835-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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