Published date: 16 February 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 27 November 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Printing paper - 30197630

  • Self-copy or other copy paper - 30197640

  • Photocopier paper and xerographic paper - 30197642

    • Photocopier paper - 30197643

    • Xerographic paper - 30197644

    • Card for printing - 30197645

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£22,000,000

Procurement reference

129_24

Published date

16 February 2024

Closing date

27 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The contract is for the supply of photocopier and printing papers (see also further details as captured for each Lot), including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

129_24 Copier Paper

  • Opportunity
  • Published 27 October 2023

Links

Additional text

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Award information

Awarded date

15 February 2024

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£22,000,000

This contract was awarded to 8 suppliers.

AlphaMSP Ltd

Address

41 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6GY

Reference

Companies House number: 14465132

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Antalis Limited

Address

Interlink Way West, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1LE

Reference

Companies House number: 01088345

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Elliott Baxter & Company Limited

Address

Nexus Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU12 5QE

Reference

Companies House number: 00463083

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

GISP Limited

Address

1 Saints Court, 5 Sylvan Hill, London, SE19 2QB

Reference

Companies House number: 07437343

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Nuco International Limited

Address

5 Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9RG

Reference

Companies House number: 03195826

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Premier Paper Group Limited

Address

Premier House, Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Birmingham, B76 1AF

Reference

Companies House number: 03672117

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Springfield Business Papers Limited

Address

Spectrum House, St. Ivel Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8TY

Reference

Companies House number: 09151244

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Sylvamo UK Limited

Address

Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE

Reference

Companies House number: SC004787

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

https://www.espo.org/