HCC Feb The Provision Of A Framework for Cut Paper, Card And Envelopes
Framework Description
Hertfordshire County Council's framework for Cut Paper, Card and Envelopes supplies copier paper, card and envelopes for council printing and communications. It has four lots covering branded, tinted and whitebox copier paper, and envelopes. Applications for this framework are closed (it is not a DPS), and it runs until 31 May 2028 with no extension listed.
Context & Use Case
Council departments and print services use it for everyday printing, document production, internal communications and correspondence with residents and businesses. Separate lots for branded and whitebox paper let the council choose between known brands and lower-cost alternatives, while tinted paper and card support specific print jobs. Envelopes cover outgoing post and internal mail.
Scope of Services
Lot 1: Branded Copier Paper Lot 2: Tinted Copier Paper & Card Lot 3: Whitebox Copier Paper Lot 4: Envelopes
Lots
Lot 1 Branded Copier Paper; Lot 2 Tinted Copier Paper & Card; Lot 3 Whitebox Copier Paper; Lot 4 Envelopes
Who Can Apply
Suits paper merchants, office supplies distributors and envelope manufacturers with reliable delivery across Hertfordshire. Applications for this framework are closed, so suppliers not appointed cannot join until the re-tender, likely around 31 May 2028.
Buyer Benefits
The council gets agreed prices and dependable supply for products it uses daily. It values consistent quality that runs well in its printers, reliable delivery to offices and print rooms, competitive pricing and recycled or sustainably sourced options. Simple ordering also helps.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should keep pricing and stock availability ready and monitor delivery performance. Others should prepare for the re-tender ahead of 31 May 2028, building public sector references and sustainability credentials, and look for other office supplies frameworks in the meantime.
How Athena Can Help
Paper and envelope contracts turn on price, reliability and sustainability. For appointed suppliers, Athena's supply bid support can help you win any further competitions with tight pricing.
For suppliers outside the framework, our framework entry service finds office supplies routes open now and plans for the 2028 re-tender, and our public sector tender writers help you present environmental credentials that councils score. Sustainability evidence increasingly separates close bids on supplies contracts like this one.
