Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-7cf6-7153-a163-80329992e85f/volume-cut-sized-paper-and-production-specialist-paper awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper [The Association of North East Councils Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-association-of-north-east-councils-limited) Estimated value £8,000,000 to £12,000,000 Published 28 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 2 Jun 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation ("NEPO"), seeks to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement to provide Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper. NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that up to a maximum of three (3) Suppliers per lot will be appointed to the Framework Agreement which will be awarded to the Suppliers with the highest evaluation scores. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at [open-uk.org](https://www.open-uk.org/) Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit [open-hub.org/training](https://www.open-hub.org/training) to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. Read full description ## CPV classification Corrugated paper or paperboard Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/45fd02a3-249c-4163-adfe-22ae77464f35) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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