Award

380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2025 at 11:59

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Espo, a Leicester-based organisation, focused on the supply of catalogue printing services under the title "380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO." This initiative falls within the industry categories of printed matter and related products, as well as printing and related services, with deliveries scheduled in the United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 24th June 2025. Utilising an open procedure procurement method, Espo has ensured the process allowed for broad participation. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is valid until 31st May 2026, with the tender itself having been available since 20th February 2025 with a closing period ending on 2nd May 2025. The total estimated contract value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses within the SME sector, given their suitability flagged by the buyer Espo. Companies with robust financial stability and a track record in printing and related services are well-suited to benefit, given the detailed framework for both small and large catalogue productions. With an estimated contract value suggesting substantial activity, competitors like Sterling Press Limited, Walstead Roche Limited, and Warners (Midlands) PLC have already secured roles as suppliers, proving that organisations capable of meeting diverse and large-scale production demands can thrive through this opportunity. Such engagements not only enable businesses to deepen their market footprint but also facilitate entry or expansion into public sector contracting. 

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Notice Information

Notice Title

380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of ESPO's catalogue printing requirements, both large and small catalogues. For delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, or other nominated mailing house. Lot 1 - Large and Small ESPO Catalogues The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured here 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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e721dbf3-c8b0-406a-9af1-ce52a7283d2e
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
3
Supplier Names

STERLING PRESS

WALSTEAD ROCHE

WARNERS (MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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