Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HertsFullstop Ltd
Mundells
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1FT
UK
Contact person: Simon Hastings
E-mail: simon.hastings@hertfordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper
Reference number: HCC2012361
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30197630
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card. Further information with regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: One
II.2.1) Title
Photocopying/Printer Papers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197643
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Photocopying/Printer PapersItem 1: General everyday office papersItem 2: Higher spec papersItem 3: Recycled papers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Two
II.2.1) Title
Tints 80 G S M (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tints 80 GSM (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)- Item 4a: Pastels, Mid, Deep and NeonItem 4b: Rainbow Colours
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Three
II.2.1) Title
Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)-Item 5: Pastels, Mid & Deep + White
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Four
II.2.1) Title
Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197643
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper-Item 6: Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: Zero
II.2.1) Title
HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council ‘The Council’- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card (A4 and A3) and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper. (hereinafter referred to as ‘Goods’) and is seeking suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A comprehensive list of the Goods required is given in the Specification attached to this project.The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of the Contracting Authority.There may be a requirement for orders placed by the contracting authority to be delivered directly to the end user, to various locations throughout mainland U.K.The Framework Agreement will consist of the following Lots: Lot 1- Photocopying/Printer Papers. Lot 2- 80 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon) Lot 3- 160 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid and Deep) and White Lot 4- Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier PaperThe estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with the Call-Off Contracts. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP 1,900,000.00The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to 3 further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-014855
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: One
Contract No: HCC2012361
Title: Photocopying/Printer Papers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Ltd
Birmingham
B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Two
Contract No: HCC2012361
Title: Tints 80 GSM (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Ltd
Birmingham
B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Three
Contract No: HCC2012361
Title: Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Ltd
Birmingham
B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Four
Contract No: HCC2012361
Title: Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Ltd
Birmingham
B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuco International Ltd
Coventry
CV5 9RG
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ricoh UK Ltd
Northampton
NN4 7YL
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springfield Business Papers Ltd
Bristol
BS30 8TY
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Country Group
PL6 7TW
Plymouth
UK
NUTS: UKK41
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/05/2022