--- title: "HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f21.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-30" --- # HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f21.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a framework for the supply of cut paper, card, and envelopes. The procurement, identified as "HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes," was conducted using the open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The framework encompasses four lots: branded copier paper, tinted copier paper and card, whitebox copier paper, and envelopes. Notably, this process involved multiple suppliers and has been awarded as of 30th June 2026. The framework agreement will facilitate bulk deliveries to the central stores of Herts Fullstop, with a contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030, and is applicable in the UKH23 region, Stevenage, United Kingdom. This framework presents significant commercial opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in paper supply, stationery, and packaging solutions, to deliver goods within a structured contract environment. SMEs and larger firms alike can benefit from the substantial contract value and the opportunity to form ongoing partnerships with Hertfordshire County Council and possibly other authorities. Engaging with this framework could enhance business visibility within the public sector and expand market presence. Given its framework nature with multiple lots, both small and large enterprises can strategically engage in the lot that best fits their capability, leveraging the potential for stable revenue streams and increasing scale through the four-year duration of the contract. ## Notice This is an Award Notice, and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council), the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participating Authority carried out a procurement for the Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of Herts Fullstop. This requirement was for four Lots as detailed below. All Lots have been awarded. Lot 1 Branded Copier Paper Lot 2 Tinted Copier Paper & Card Lot 3 Whitebox Copier Paper Lot 4 Envelopes Please note - The figures quoted in the notice are for guidance only and are for the total of all Lots together. In addition, the figures quoted have been uplifted to include any possible spend from other Authorities that may join during the life of this Framework. The Council procured this Framework using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. ### Lot Information Branded Copier Paper Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030. Tinted Copier Paper & Card Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030. Whitebox Copier Paper Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030. Envelopes Renewal: The core Framework Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years on an annual basis. If both 12-month extensions are taken up, then the Framework will end 31st May 2030. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061173-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-03-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,440,000 | | Lots value | £6,408,000 | | Awards value | £19,400,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ANTALIS; BANNER GROUP; BLAKE ENVELOPES HOLDINGS; NUCO INTERNATIONAL; PREMIER PAPER GROUP; RICOH; SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 30197620 - Writing paper - 30197630 - Printing paper - 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper - 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper - 30197643 - Photocopier paper - 30197645 - Card for printing - 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items - 30199200 - Envelopes, letter cards and plain postcards - 30199230 - Envelopes - 30199710 - Printed envelopes - 37823500 - Art and craft paper ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061173-2026 - 2 Mar 2026 at 10:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018266-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061173-2026 30th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018266-2026 2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://antalis.co.uk - http://www.banneruk.com - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.paper.co.uk - http://www.ricoh.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire - https://nunotebooks.co.uk/ - https://theencoregroup.co.uk/ - https://www.envelopespackaging.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.springfieldpapers.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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