Award

61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

ESPO

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Award

23 Jan 2025 at 11:05

Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Espo, based in Leicester, England, has recently completed the tender process for the supply of writing instruments to their distribution centre and customers. This framework, titled "61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments," encompasses various categories including ballpoint pens, fountain pens, fibre pens, felt-tipped pens, markers, and technical pens. The tender was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for up to an additional 33 months. The total estimated value of the framework is £24,000,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 10 January 2025 and published on 23 January 2025. This framework agreement is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, and it will require suppliers to deliver to various locations across the United Kingdom.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses in the writing instruments industry to expand their market reach by supplying a wide range of products to a large public sector buyer. Companies specialising in manufacturing or distributing different types of writing instruments, such as markers, technical pens, and drawing pens, could see substantial growth by participating in this framework. Given Espo's broad distribution network and customer base, selected suppliers will benefit from a steady demand for their products. The financial requirements and credit checks ensure that only financially stable companies are eligible, providing a level playing field for both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses willing to maintain their financial health and comply with bi-annual review meetings will find this framework an excellent platform for fostering long-term partnerships and achieving business growth.

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Notice Title

61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

Notice Description

Awarded Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy Writing Instruments Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec524ea-61eb-4355-8750-6202d6e09703
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

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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


CPV Codes

30192121 - Ballpoint pens

30192122 - Fountain pens

30192123 - Fibre pens

30192124 - Felt-tipped pens

30192125 - Markers

30192126 - Technical pens

37822000 - Drawing pens

39292400 - Writing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
17
Supplier Names

BIC

DALER-ROWNEY

EASTPOINT GLOBAL

EDDING (U.K.

GEM IMPORTS

HAINENKO

HELIX TRADING

LUXOR

MITSUBISHI PENCIL

NEWELL BRANDS

PENTEL (STATIONERY

R. TALENS

SHACHIHATA (EUROPE

STABILO INTERNATIONAL

STAEDTLER (U.K.

THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (U.K.

ZEBRA PEN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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