Award

157_24 Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2024 at 11:14

Tender

28 Sep 2023 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "157_24 Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials" has been completed. ESPO, based in Leicester, England, issued the tender under an open procedure. The contract value is £14,000,000 GBP, with a contract duration from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement stage included a tender period that ended on October 30, 2023, with multiple suppliers awarded the contract.

This contracting opportunity for pencils, erasers, and related materials could benefit businesses in the stationery industry or those providing drawing instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete, as the contract is open to public bodies across the UK. Interested parties can engage with ESPO to explore potential business growth opportunities within the framework agreement.

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Notice Title

157_24 Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials

Notice Description

Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and sketching materials including drawing and colouring pencil ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1 - ESPO SmartBuy Branded Pencils and Drawing Accessories Lot 2 - Pencils and Drawing Mediums Lot 3 - Drawing Accessories Lot 4 - Desktop Sharpeners The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967c6ce8-328b-465e-ab59-121ce97f3e84
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

30192100 - Erasers

30192130 - Pencils

30192131 - Propelling or sliding pencils

30192132 - Pencil lead refills

30192133 - Pencil sharpeners

30192700 - Stationery

37822000 - Drawing pens

39292300 - Drawing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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
17
Supplier Names

ACCO

BIC

DALER-ROWNEY

EASTPOINT GLOBAL

GEM IMPORTS

HAINENKO

HELIX TRADING

JAKAR INTERNATIONAL

NEWELL BRANDS

RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS

SNOPAKE BRANDS

ST.MAJEWSKI

STABILO INTERNATIONAL

STAEDTLER

TARG8

THOMAS STONER SUPPLIES

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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