Printer Paper, Envelopes & Associated Products Framework

Liverpool City Council is establishing a framework contract under solicitation DN824603 for the supply of printer paper, envelopes, and associated products to support its internal Printroom service in Merseyside. The framework is divided into four lots: Lot 1 for digital cut sheet paper and card with an estimated value of 45,000 GBP; Lot 2 for wide format stocks, including banner cartridges and boards, estimated at 10,000 GBP; Lot 3 for envelopes estimated at 34,000 GBP; and Lot 4 for packaging and finishing consumables estimated at 1,000 GBP. The estimated period of performance is four years, running from January 23, 2027, to January 22, 2031. Awards will be based on the most advantageous tender, utilizing an equal weighting of 50 percent for quality and 50 percent for price. Suppliers for Lots 1, 2, and 4 must provide all items on the core product list as a minimum requirement. Specific performance standards apply to Lot 1, which requires delivery within 48 hours, and Lot 3, which requires a two-week turnaround from artwork sign-off to delivery. Lot 3 suppliers must be Royal Mail approved envelope manufacturers, adhere to Royal Mail quality assurance for machinable envelopes, and ensure pre-printed designs meet optical character recognition requirements. Tenders must be submitted in English via the ProContract portal by November 11, 2026, at 12:00pm.