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title: "PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - PROVISION OF STATIONERY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab6f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - PROVISION OF STATIONERY

Buyer: WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab6f

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## Summary

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) in Manchester is in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of office stationery. This procurement seeks a supplier to offer a comprehensive range of stationery products at competitive rates, with an emphasis on sustainability and ethical labour practices. The contracting authority, a public authority under sub-central government, is particularly focused on suppliers who can provide products made from recycled or biodegradable materials. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 2 June 2026, with an engagement milestone due on 16 June 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to office supplies (CPV: 30192000), and covers a contract period from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, with potential renewal extending to 2030.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable and ethical stationery supply, targeting small to medium-sized enterprises that can demonstrate cost-effectiveness and a commitment to sustainable operations. Suppliers with a strong focus on environmentally friendly products and ethical supply chains are well-suited to compete for this contract, valued at an estimated £80,000. Such enterprises may not only benefit monetarily but also enhance their market reputation by partnering with a reputable community housing group committed to sustainability goals.

## Notice

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking to appoint a stationery supplier to provide a comprehensive range of office stationery products at competitive rates. WCHG is committed to advancing sustainability across its operations and is actively seeking to minimise waste and energy consumption. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to propose sustainable options for the products we are looking to purchase. These may include, but are not limited to, products manufactured from recycled or FSC-certified materials, plastic free items or those made from renewable or biodegradable materials such as bamboo or wood, refillable or reusable product options. We would like to ensure potential suppliers can evidence value for money and outline how their supply chains support ethical labour practices. WCHG would also be keen for suppliers to evidence their commitment to sustainability within their own operations, including reducing waste and plastic packaging, the use of carbon-conscious logistics and delivery methods. If interested in this opportunity please register via the CHEST https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

### Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking to appoint a stationery supplier to provide a comprehensive range of office stationery products at competitive rates.
WCHG is committed to advancing sustainability across its operations and is actively seeking to minimise waste and energy consumption. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to propose sustainable options for the products we are looking to purchase. These may include, but are not limited to, products manufactured from recycled or FSC-certified materials, plastic free items or those made from renewable or biodegradable materials such as bamboo or wood, refillable or reusable product options.
We would like to ensure potential suppliers can evidence value for money and outline how their supply chains support ethical labour practices. WCHG would also be keen for suppliers to evidence their commitment to sustainability within their own operations, including reducing waste and plastic packaging, the use of carbon-conscious logistics and delivery methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051872-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M22 9TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Sharston |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 12:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051872-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.wchg.org.uk

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