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Tenderpatch

Printer Paper, Envelopes & Associated Products Framework

Liverpool City Council

Open Closes in 25 days

Key facts

Closing date
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 25 days
Buyer's estimated value
£360,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
23 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
23 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2031
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality 50%
  • Price 50%

Lot 2

  • Quality 50%
  • Price 50%

Lot 3

  • Quality 50%
  • Price 50%

Lot 4

  • Quality 50%
  • Price 50%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
23 Jan 2027 to 22 Jan 2031.
How to submit
www.procontract.com Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

The Council requires print paper, envelope and associated products suppliers to be appointed to a framework contract for the provision of the above so it can continue to run its internal Printroom service which uses a wide variety of paper products

Lots (4)

  1. Lot 1: Digital cut sheet paper and card

    Value: £45,000 (excl. VAT)

    • Suppliers on this lot must be able to deliver within 48 hours. • On occasion suppliers will be required to deliver on shorter timeframes and suppliers will be approached on a price ranking basis to establish whether our requirements can be met. • Suppliers will be expected to provide all products outlined within the core product list below as a minimum requirement. Where available, they can also...

  2. Lot 2: Wide format stocks - including banner cartridges, boards

    Value: £10,000 (excl. VAT)

    • Suppliers on this lot will be expected to provide all products outlined within the core product list below as a minimum requirement. • Where available, they can also provide the items within the additional product list but this will not be a mandatory requirement for award of this Lot.

  3. Lot 3: Envelopes

    Value: £34,000 (excl. VAT)

    • Suppliers on this lot will be expected to provide all products outlined within the core product list below as a minimum requirement. • Where available, they can also provide the items within the additional product list, but this will not be a mandatory requirement for award of this Lot. • Suppliers on this lot must be a Royal Mail approved envelope manufacturer and have undertaken Royal Mails qu...

  4. Lot 4: Packaging and finishing consumables

    Value: £1,000 (excl. VAT)

    • Suppliers on this lot will be expected to provide all products outlined within the core product list below as a minimum requirement. • Where available, they can also provide the items within the additional product list, but this will not be a mandatory requirement for award of this Lot.