Award of Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) to Multiple Suppliers
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) to Multiple Suppliers
Awarded 31 Jul 2024
Awarded31 Jul 2024
Value£82,682,690.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryMiscellaneous
Expires in 1y 9mo4y term, 57% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2024Expires 30 July 2028
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North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium awarded a contract to Banner Group Ltd, Bates Office Services Ltd, Lyreco UK Limited, Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd.
trading as Office, WildHearts Office Ltd, Antalis Ltd, CPP Trading Group Ltd, Elliott Baxter & C for a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW, amalgamating two existing agreements: Office Computer & Library Supplies and Paper Print & Specialist.
The framework is accessible to members of APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NWUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC.
The lotting structure includes Lot 1: Office, Computer & Library Supplies; Lot 2: Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist; Lot 3: Computer Supplies; Lot 4: Library Supplies.
The contract value is AUD 82,682,690.
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Award of Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) to Multiple Suppliers
Won by Banner Group Ltd,Bates Office Services Ltd,Lyreco UK Limited,Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd. trading as Office,WildHearts Office Ltd,Antalis Ltd,CPP Trading Group Ltd,Elliott Baxter & Company ltd,Premier Paper Group Ltd (incorporating GPMI Belfast),Springfield Business Papers Limited,WL Coller Ltd,Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd,OfficeXpress Europe Limited,XMA Limited,WF Education Group Ltd · North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
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