Published date: 28 May 2025
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Office supplies - 30192000
Location of contract
SR53NY
Value of contract
£1,600,000
Procurement reference
DPSFC-065
Published date
28 May 2025
Closing date
18 March 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
28 April 2025
Contract end date
27 April 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s)
2.2 The tender has an overarching specification relating to a range of products and services, account management & sustainability.
The Trust's primary objective is to appoint a supplier(s) that is able to:
• Have a wide range of products and supplies available which meet the requirements of our schools, including educational items.
• Offer choice in the buying process and help schools to fine operational efficiencies and data integration improvements to reduce the cost of purchasing (i.e. placing orders, invoice management and operational logistics).
• Have strong social values and ethical supply practices in place.
• Be carbon conscious and have streamlined and safe delivery processes.
• Have excellent supply chain resilience and governance practices established.
Social Value & Sustainability
Our Trust has a strong social value and sustainability agenda and is looking to continue this as part of this contract with the aim of providing interaction, learning opportunities and career support to our students. The Trust and its schools are looking to work in partnership with suppliers that can demonstrate they can provide high quality service and engage with the Trust over the contract period, with social value initiatives to support achieving these goals.
The Trust Team is keen to develop a partnership with suppliers to support the educational aims of its schools with areas such as supplier events, staff training and student engagement to educate them within the industry.
The Trust aims to work with suppliers who have considered their Economic & Environmental impact when delivering this service. The Trust has the vision to ensure all suppliers are able to strive to reduce their emission of greenhouse gasses, the reduction of single use plastics and utilising reusable/recyclable packaging where possible.
Award information
Awarded date
7 April 2025
Contract start date
28 April 2025
Contract end date
27 April 2028
Total value of contract
£1,600,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Lyreco UK Limited
Address
Deer Park Court
Donnington Wood
Telford
TF27NBReference
Companies House number: 00442696
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Rudd
Address
BISHOP WILKINSON HQ CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
SUNDERLAND
SR53NY
England
Telephone
07593447384
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