Award

79_25 Educational Furniture

ESPO

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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 11:58

Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, located in Leicester, has tendered for the supply of educational furniture under the title "79_25 Educational Furniture". This tender, classified under CPV code 39000000 for furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products, encompasses a wide range of items including tables, chairs, storage solutions, and early years furniture. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st March 2025 to 31st March 2027. Prospective suppliers were required to express their interest by 23rd September 2024. The total estimated contract value is £22,000,000 GBP, and the agreement includes an option to extend for up to 23 additional months, with delivery locations specified for the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. Given the diverse range of furniture and storage needs, businesses specialising in educational furniture, especially those offering innovative and durable solutions, are well-suited to compete. By participating, companies can expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts with visibility in educational institutions across the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment conducive to fostering business growth. Suppliers are required to maintain financial stability throughout the contract's duration, verified via bi-annual financial reviews.

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Notice Title

79_25 Educational Furniture

Notice Description

The supply of Educational Furniture including tables, chairs, storage, storage trays, library furniture, bean bags, early years furniture and lockers for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for Direct Delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot 1 - ESPO Smartbuy Range Lot 2 - Core Tables Lot 3 - Specialist Tables Lot 4 - Chairs and Stools Lot 5 - Bean Bags and Cushions Lot 6 - Metal Storage and Trays Lot 7 - Storage and Library Furniture Lot 8 - Metal Lockers Lot 9 - Wooden Lockers Lot 10 - Changing Room Furniture Lot 11 - Hazardous Storage Cupboards Lot 12 - Early Years Furniture The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that there is no material detrimental change in their financial standing and/or their credit rating (as determined by use of a Credit Reference Agency). Bi-annual review meetings will be held.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0470992c-4052-4629-9b97-caaa6c0e0d07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018838da-b2fd-4f42-8f26-ea46f6761760
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44421700 - Boxes and lockers

44421720 - Lockers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ADVANCED MOULDS LIMITED (T/A ADVANCED FURNITURE

COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (T/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS

EVERTAUT

FOAMS 4 SPORTS

GOPAK

GRATNELLS

HILLE

METALLIFORM HOLDINGS

MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A TWOEY

MONARCH ACOUSTICS LIMITED (T/A MONARCH EDUCATION FURNITURE

MORLEYS (BICESTER) LTD (T/A/ PRINCIPAL FURNITURE

PROFILE EDUCATION

SICO EUROPE

SPACEFORME

SPACERIGHT EUROPE

ST. MAJEWSKI

THOMAS STONER SUPPLIES

WHITTAN INDUSTRIAL

WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION

WW (UK) LIMITED (T/A TITAN FURNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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