Tender

154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jan 2020 at 15:25

Tender

08 Jan 2020 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), involves the tender titled "154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks." This procurement is classified under the printed matter and related products industry category, specifically targeting suppliers within the UK and overseas territories. The tender period is set to conclude at 12:00 noon on 14th February 2020, with a total budget of £58 million allocated for goods under an open procurement method. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in stationery and printed materials, including those producing exercise books, office pads, and notebooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can meet ESPO's branding requirements. The framework's lots, such as Manila covered exercise books and bespoke printed matter, allow for tailored offerings, thus paving the way for innovative suppliers to establish themselves in the educational and corporate market sectors.

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Notice Title

154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks

Notice Description

This framework is for the supply of exercise books, exercise papers, office Pads, notebooks and flip chart pads.All products are to be branded in ESPO's own brand. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'154_20', (d) Express an interest. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/02/2020 ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature ofinformation made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and,before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a ConfidentialityAgreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tenderopportunity. Lot 1 - Manila (Classic) Covered Exercise Books Lot 2 - Mottled Press Board (Premium) Covered Exercise Books (Premium Exercise Book Range) Lot 3 - ESPO Smartbuy Branded Matt Laminate Covered Exercise Books Lot 4 - Exercise Papers Lot 5 - ESPO smartbuy Branded Office Pads, Notebooks and Flipchart Pads Lot 6 - Contingency Supply of Exercise Books, Innovation and Bespoke Exercise Books for Stock Delivery and Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'154_20', (d) Express an interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f3646f-5c93-4bf3-8406-11dfb6e18c14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22110000 - Printed books

22111000 - School books

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22815000 - Notebooks

22816000 - Pads

22816100 - Note pads

22816200 - Shorthand notebook

22830000 - Exercise books

22831000 - Refills for school notebooks

22832000 - Exercise papers

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30197621 - Flipchart pad

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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