Award

199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

ESPO

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Award

14 Feb 2023 at 12:29

Tender

28 Sep 2022 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Espo, has awarded a contract for the supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment. The title of the contract is "199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment". The industry category is Softwood. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender had a closing date of October 28, 2022. The contract has a total value of £2,400,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational equipment, softwood, glues, electronic components, game kits, knives, sewing machines, hand tools, and paints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are well-suited to compete. The tender is particularly relevant for suppliers looking to provide goods for educational institutions in the UK, including schools and local authorities in various administrative regions.

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Notice Title

199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in schools. Requirements include the supply of: * Construction Kits * Modelling Kits and Educational Sets * Coding and Robotics, Educational Sets * Badge Making Equipment * D&T Components * Electronics Equipment and Components * Tool, Accessories and Furniture * Glue Guns and Glue Sticks * Spray Paints Lot 1 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, Coding and Robotics Educational Sets, Badge Making Equipment, D&T Components, Electronics Equipment and Components, Tools, Accessories and Furniture Lot 2 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, D&T Components, Glue Guns and Glue Sticks, Spray Paints Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. 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
ocds-b5fd17-6d621ac2-79ee-43b6-9ec5-a95aa2654f99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d81cd8-8f82-4801-84a1-25cf72f297d6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

03415000 - Softwood

24910000 - Glues

31711100 - Electronic components

37524900 - Game kits

39162000 - Educational equipment

39241100 - Knives

42715000 - Sewing machines

44511000 - Hand tools

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
8
Supplier Names

ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED

ARTSTRAWS

BADGES

COMMOTION

MAGFORMERS

MAJOR BRUSHES

TEXET SALES

TILGEAR

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