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title: "OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL & CATERING SUPPLIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL & CATERING SUPPLIES

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f44

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process for "OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL & CATERING SUPPLIES" under the NEPO502 Framework Agreement. The agreement, which commenced on 1st May 2026, will last for 48 months and aims to provide member authorities with a comprehensive solution by awarding a primary supplier and a contingency supplier to guarantee service fulfillment. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods with a focus on office supplies and electronic equipment, specifically under Lot 2 for electronic office consumables. The procurement method employed was a selective process, conducted below the threshold as an award under a pre-existing framework. The location for delivery is within the Sunderland region, UKC23.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of office-related consumables, especially those specialising in electronic office consumables. Companies like LYRECO UK LIMITED, which has been selected as the primary supplier, demonstrate the potential for substantial business growth due to the long-term nature of the contract, valued at £240,000. Enterprises with a strong track record in fulfilling sizable public authority contracts and those with the capability to supply an assorted range of electronic consumables would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities under this framework. The contract encourages diverse supplier involvement, enhancing business potential and delivering tangible benefits to those who can deliver high-quality, reliable products at competitive prices.

## Notice

To continue to access the recently awarded iteration of the provision of NEPO502 Office Educational & Catering Supplies Framework Agreement. NEPOs re-procured iteration of the longstanding NEPO 502 Framework commenced with effect from the 1st May 2026 for a period of 48 months. This solution has been procured of behalf of NEPO Member Authorities consisting of a multi lot, multi-supplier provision. The solution has been ranked based on the overall Most Advantageous Tender with a Primary Supplier awarded and a Contingency Supplier to ensure sufficient availability in fulfilling requirements * Lot 2 - Electronic Office Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047128-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LYRECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047128-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lyreco.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055cf1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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