---
title: "The Supply of Office Books & Pads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05198e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05198e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# The Supply of Office Books & Pads

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05198e

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council, a public authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of office books and pads, targeting use in educational and public settings. The procurement falls under the goods category and has a potential value of up to £6,000,000. The process includes a framework agreement and is geared toward small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key dates include a planned communication of the notice by 1st September 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The location of the buying authority is Hertford, with the contracting process operating under UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in office supplies, particularly those looking to expand in the educational and public sectors. Companies that can deliver high-quality goods competitively will find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged to compete, given the explicit suitability criteria, and the framework agreement offers potential for extended collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council.

## Notice

The Supply of Office Books & Pads for use in school/educational/public setting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024218-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22816000 - Pads

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024218-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 17:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024218-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023501-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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