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title: "PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - PROVISION OF STATIONERY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - PROVISION OF STATIONERY

Buyer: WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1b4

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## Summary

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), a sub-central government public authority in Manchester, is in the planning stage of appointing a supplier for the provision of office stationery. This procurement process, under the initiation type "tender," aims to secure a comprehensive range of stationery products, emphasizing sustainability and competitive pricing. The contract is scheduled to have a start date of 1 August 2026 and an end date of 31 July 2028, with a possible extension until 31 July 2030. Interested suppliers should note the key date of 23 June 2026 for the submission of market engagement plans. The contract's focus is on goods in the office supplies category, with an estimated gross value of approximately £80,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses supplying office stationery, especially those with a commitment to sustainable practices. Companies that can provide recycled, plastic-free, renewable, or biodegradable products will have an advantage. The tender is ideal for businesses capable of demonstrating value for money and ethical labour practices within their supply chains. Additionally, the procurement process requires offering evidence of sustainability in operations, making it suitable for businesses that have invested in green logistics, including carbon-conscious delivery methods. This focus on sustainability and value suggests potential growth for businesses aligned with these priorities.

## 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/054692-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 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

- 10 Jun 2026 at 11:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054692-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054692-2026
  10th 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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