This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2021 at 16:07

Tender

10 Aug 2020 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) focuses on the supply of various modelling materials, including air drying and kiln drying clays, glazes, and construction materials. The contract, titled "162_21 - Clays, Glazes and Modelling," features a total estimated value of £1,250,000 and is categorized under goods. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation, and the contract is set to span from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 23 months. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2020, and the delivery is expected at the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of art and craft supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of supplying modelling clays, glazes, soft modelling dough, and related crafting materials will find a competitive advantage in this procurement process. The variety of lots, including tools and construction materials, allows for diverse business specialisations to engage and potentially secure a share of the anticipated purchasing volume.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

162_21 - Clays, Glazes and Modelling

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays, Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Construction Materials including Foam, Wood, Craft Materials and Accessories, Silver Sand and Modelling Sand for the delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customers' establishments. Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles Lot 3 - Construction Materials Lot 4 - Tools Lot 5 - Play Sand The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '162_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '162_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60110a5e-5548-47e4-9bd3-a6e38da0b957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd23461-2b1d-4876-af44-ed178320c854
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

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


CPV Codes

03114100 - Straw

14211000 - Sand

14211100 - Natural sand

14221000 - Clay

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

44111700 - Tiles

44310000 - Wire products

44812100 - Enamels and glazes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

Artstraws Limited

Creative Art Products Ltd T/A Scolaquip

Major Brushes Ltd

Newclay Products Limited

Pennine Aggregates Ltd

Potterycrafts Limited

Specialist Crafts Ltd

Staedtler UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...