Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
Contact
Catalogue Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
129_24 Copier Paper
Reference number
129_24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £22,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197644 - Xerographic paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197644 - Xerographic paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for occasional ad-hoc delivery directly to ESPO customers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of budget/white box A4 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-031835
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Companies House
SC004787
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elliott Baxter & Company Limited
Nexus Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU12 5QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House
00463083
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Limited
Premier House, Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Birmingham, B76 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
03672117
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Companies House
SC004787
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AlphaMSP Ltd
41 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6GY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
14465132
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Antalis Limited
Interlink Way West, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Companies House
01088345
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elliott Baxter & Company Limited
Nexus Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU12 5QE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House
00463083
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GISP Limited
1 Saints Court, 5 Sylvan Hill, London, SE19 2QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI6 - Outer London – South
Companies House
07437343
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuco International Limited
5 Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9RG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
03195826
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Limited
Premier House, Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Birmingham, B76 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
03672117
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springfield Business Papers Limited
Spectrum House, St. Ivel Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Companies House
09151244
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Companies House
SC004787
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £8,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.