# Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies \(OPELS\)

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium](/buyers/north-western-universities-purchasing-consortium/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Banner Group Ltd](/contract-winners/banner-group/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £82,682,690
- Tender value: £82,682,690
- Award date: 30 October 2024
- Published: 26 November 2024
- Contract start: 1 November 2024
- Contract end: 31 October 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2-805935
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc068600-0ce2-41f0-acf7-7e7212884f97

## Description

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies \(OPELS\) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements: • Office Computer & Library Supplies • Paper Print & Specialist This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations: • Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges \(APUC\) • Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales \(HEPCW\) • London Universities Purchasing Consortium \(LUPC\) • North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium \(NWUPC\) • North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium \(NEUPC\) • Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium \(SUPC\) The lotting structure will be: Lot 1- Office, Computer & Library Supplies Lot 2- Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist Lot 3- Computer Supplies Lot 4- Library Supplies

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d101e4-3952-4b77-851a-11c4a6c33ae2-805935)