Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)
Authority: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements:
- Office Computer & Library
- Paper Print & Specialist
This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations:
Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
The lotting structure will be:
Lot 1 Office Supplies
Lot 2 Bulk Paper
Lot 3 Computer Supplies
Lot 4 Library Supplies
CPV: Ballpoint pens · Bookstands · Computer accessories · Computer equipment and supplies · Continuous paper for computer printers · Correction pen refills · Correction pens · Corrugated paper or paperboard · Data entry accessories · Display cases · Display units · Drawing pens · +27 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 15 suppliers · 9 bids received (0.6 per place) · 15 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2024
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Office SuppliesCancelledRenewal
Not limited to, the following scope; general office products, cut paper (desktop delivery quantities), minor office equipment, envelopes, furniture and presentation, printer toner and ink, computer external storage, computer peripherals e.g. cables, media storage, book care, book trolleys and display supplies, library security supplies, referencing supplies, janitorial products for office use, other office supplies products, other computer supplies products, other library supplies product. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot #2Bulk PaperCancelledRenewal
Bulk Paper the supply of the following types of paper in bulk includes but is not limited to: coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers. Specialist papers may be purchased in smaller quantities. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot #3Computer SuppliesCancelledRenewal
Computer Supplies includes but is not limited to printer toner and ink, computer external storage, computer peripherals e.g. cables, media storage, other computer supplies products. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot #4Library SuppliesCancelledRenewal
Library Supplies includes but is not limited to book care, book trolleys and display supplies, library security supplies, referencing supplies, other library supplies products. This list is not exhaustive
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Customer Requirements: 40%
- price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Customer Requirements: 40.00
- Price: 60.00
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 18 Jun 2024 – …
- Authority reference
OFF3166 NW- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-038227- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0453dbFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The following participating consortia have committed to use the framework agreement: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members At some point during the life of the agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. The agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows: Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Local Authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council https://www.local.gov.uk NDPBs https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations National Parks Authorities https://www.nationalparks.uk/ Police Forces in the United Kingdom http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services NHS Bodies England https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ Hospices in the UK https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission http://www.oscr.org.uk Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk Scottish Police http://www.scotland.police.uk NI Public Bodies Northern Ireland Government Departments https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ Health and Social care in Northern Ireland http://online.hscni.net Northern Ireland Housing Associations https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.psni.police.uk
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 18 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
Timeline
18 Jun 2024 → 26 Nov 2024 · 4 dates- Bids opened18 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown27 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 May 2024- Deadline moved to 27 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST29 May 2024, 14:34 BST+9 days · was 18 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST
- Status changed to complete26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
- Buyer details updated26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime Limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 18 Jun 2024 | 27 Jun 2024 | +9 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 18 Jun 2024 | 27 Jun 2024 | +9 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £82,682,690, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Lot 1 – Office Supplies
- Signed
- 30 Oct 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Lot 2 – Bulk Paper
- Signed
- 30 Oct 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Lot 3 – Computer Supplies
- Signed
- 30 Oct 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Lot 4 – Library Supplies
- Signed
- 30 Oct 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9bids · 9 electronic | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NWUPCReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
15 commercial parties on the notice- Antalis LtdFramework contractor
- Banner Group LtdFramework contractor
- Bates Office Services LtdFramework contractor
- CPP Trading Group Ltd t/a Clyde Paper & PrintFramework contractor
- Comcen Computer Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- Elliott Baxter & Company LtdFramework contractor
- Lyreco UK LtdFramework contractor
- OfficeXpress Europe LimitedFramework contractor
- Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd. Framework contractor
- Premier Paper Group LtdFramework contractor
Show 5 more suppliers
- Springfield Business Papers LtdFramework contractor
- WF Education Group LtdFramework contractor
- WL Coller LtdFramework contractor
- Wildhearts Office LtdFramework contractor
- XMA LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria