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title: "NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-21"
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# NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f5a

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerning the NEPO502 Office Educational and Catering Supplies Framework was orchestrated by Sunderland City Council. This particular contract, titled "Lot 5 - Catering Disposables," falls under the goods category and was awarded on 1st May 2026. It is situated within the UKC23 region, Sunderland, and is part of a broader framework agreement designed for NEPO Member Authorities. The procurement method employed was selective, operating below the threshold via award under the framework. The contract, valued at £80,000, runs until 30th April 2030. Its award marks the completion stage, having gone through processes of competitive tendering, although ultimate eligibility was determined by the Most Advantageous Tender evaluation between primary and contingency suppliers. The legal foundation of the procurement adheres to the UKPGA 2023 legislation framework.

The tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office, educational, and catering supplies, particularly those capable of delivering disposable catering supplies. Large enterprises like LYRECO UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that well-established firms with the capacity to handle multi-supplier provisions and execute services efficiently can thrive. Companies that can provide a comprehensive catalogue of goods including promotional products and services, within the framework's scope, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses poised to offer robust logistical and supply chain solutions will find fertile ground for expansion, especially if they can secure roles as primary or contingency suppliers under similar frameworks.

## 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 5 - Catering Disposables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047160-2026 |
| 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 | £80,000 |

## 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
- 79342200 - Promotional services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047160-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047160-2026
  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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