Printing and Copier Papers
If you have a generic paper requirement why don’t you consider pooling your demand with other organisations to benefit from economies of scale? Regular aggregated eAuctions are being held in this category so please follow this link to find out more and express your interest.
The new Printing & Copier Papers framework agreement continues the work of its predecessor in stimulating the market for the production of recycled paper and introduces virgin fibre stocks delivered from sustainable sources.
This next generation framework agreement has been developed in close collaboration between Buying Solutions and major stakeholders including DfT, DCLG and DEFRA to deliver recycled paper stocks that meet central government’s mandate to all departments to use recycled paper under the Government’s Quick Wins initiative, and is recommended to the wider public sector as best practice.It also offers virgin fibre papers that comply with the new Forest Law Enforcement Governance & Trade (FLEGT) timber procurement policy, which requires wood or products containing wood purchased for the Government estate to come from legal and sustainable sources with onus on suppliers to demonstrate. For further information on the timber policy, please see the Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) website.
The framework agreement has been designed with stakeholders, public sector customer interests and legal requirements at its heart. It has integrated best practice recommendations to shape an offering that delivers a set of products that are not only fit for purpose but will promote, develop and further expand the market to meet the demands for printing and copier paper. Products and services used by central government departments and the wider public sector for such things as publicity, campaign print material, publications and printed stationery.Designed specifically to meet the needs of public sector customers, the framework agreement allows requirements to be called off quickly and offers recycled papers for a range of uses.
The scope of the new offering includes:
- Recycled fibre coated printing papers
- Recycled fibre uncoated printing papers
- Recycled fibre copier papers
- Virgin fibre coated printing papers
- Virgin fibre uncoated printing papers
- Virgin fibre copier papers
The minimum recycled content is now 50% for coated and uncoated printing papers and 100% for copier paper.
Important notice
Please be aware that customers need to register to the paper framework first before they can receive prices lists from the Paper Merchants. The ITQ portal should only be used for orders of 25 tonnes or above, ex mill. Please visit the Framework Details page for further information.