HCC Feb 2026 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes
Hertfordshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £19,400,000
Deadline
8 April 2026
Published
30 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This is an Award Notice, and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council), the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participating Authority carried out a procurement for the Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of Herts Fullstop.
This requirement was for four Lots as detailed below. All Lots have been awarded.
Lot 1 Branded Copier Paper Lot 2 Tinted Copier Paper & Card Lot 3 Whitebox Copier Paper Lot 4 Envelopes Please note - The figures quoted in the notice are for guidance only and are for the total of all Lots together. In addition, the figures quoted have been uplifted to include any possible spend from other Authorities that may join during the life of this Framework. The Council procured this Framework using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
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Award Details
ANTALIS LIMITED
£19,400,000
BANNER GROUP LIMITED
£19,400,000
NUCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
£19,400,000
PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED
£19,400,000
RICOH UK LIMITED
£19,400,000
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS LIMITED
£19,400,000
BLAKE ENVELOPES HOLDINGS LIMITED
£19,400,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
KINECT SERVICES LIMITED
- 2
XAIS-PTS Limited
- 3
JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE) LIMITED
£121m
total awarded
- 4
Ruggles & Jeffery Ltd.
- 5
Concept Care Solutions
£13m
total awarded
KINECT SERVICES LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Hertfordshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
30 June 2026
Submission deadline
8 April 2026
Notice type
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