---
title: "NEPO502 Office, Educational & Catering Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# NEPO502 Office, Educational & Catering Supplies

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f4f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NEPO502 Office, Educational & Catering Supplies" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised under goods, specifically educational equipment, was awarded on 21 May 2026. It involved a framework agreement effective from 1 May 2026, with a duration of 48 months. The procurement utilised a direct method, described as below threshold - without competition, and primarily targeted for NEPO Member Authorities. The procurement stage is complete, and the primary supplier contracted is HARROW BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Colchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of office, educational, and catering supplies. SMEs with established capabilities in supplying educational products are particularly well-suited to benefit from such frameworks, given the multi-lot, multi-supplier nature that encourages broader participation. The successful bidders can expect substantial growth potential over the framework period, with the contract's value noted at £20,000, providing both stability and scope for further engagement with public sector demand.

## 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 3 - Educational Products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047143-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| 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 | £20,000 |

## 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 | HARROW BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047143-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047143-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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