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26 Jan 2018 at 12:03

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21 Sep 2017 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "991_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges" was led by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) based in Leicester, UK. This tender involved the supply of early learning and curriculum resources, distributed to ESPO's distribution centre as well as directly to customer establishments. The tender was initiated as an open procedure and closed on 20th October 2017. The estimated contract value is £14 million, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020, including the option to extend by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, specifically those specialising in early years resources, curriculum materials, and educational supplies. Companies that can provide curriculum resources, educational toys, school furniture, and outdoor play equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, this framework is designed to foster competition and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Title

991_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of early learning and curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 1: Curriculum Resources. Supply of curriculum ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 2: Early Learning Resources. Supply of early learning ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 3: Educational Construction Systems. Supply of educational construction systems for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 4: Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture. Supply of early outdoor play and garden furniture for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) register (c) search for tender opportunity '991_18' d) express an interest (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/10/2017. Additional information: To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) register (c) search for tender opportunity '991_18' d) express an interest (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/10/2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-758c2fd3-2d5e-4ecc-8a7e-8467d241f3cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340615eb-ded8-4ebb-bcb4-ea014d90d1c4
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

22110000 - Printed books

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39160000 - School furniture

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
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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
57
Supplier Names

A.B.Gee of Ripley Ltd

AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LTD

Agenta Education Ltd.

Arthur Heath & Co Ltd

Artstraws Ltd

Atlantic Europe Publishing

Axon Education Ltd T/A Working Walls

BGRP Ltd t/a Eden Learning Spaces

BigJigs Toys

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Churchfield Education Products Limited

Cicada Education Ltd

Commotion Ltd

Community Products (UK) Limited T/A Community Playthings

Creativity International Ltd

Daydream Education

Drums for Schools Ltd

EQD Ltd

Eastpoint

Education Essentials Ltd

Educational Advantage Ltd

Eduk8 Worldwide Ltd

First Celtic Toys and Learning Ltd.

Gamez Galore Ltd

Green Play Project Ltd

Junior Learning

K-Play International Ltd.

LEGO Education

Lanka Kade (UK) Ltd

Le Toy Van Ltd

Learning Resources Ltd

Lifetime Education Ltd

Major Brushes Ltd

Marbel Ltd

Marnita Ltd Trading As Halilit

Mike Miller Associates Ltd T/A Twoey Learning Resources

Multisensory Environments Ltd

PROFILE EDUCATION LTD

Polydron (UK) Ltd

Prim-Ed Publishing

Primo Play Limited

Proctor Paper & Board Ltd

Red Monkey Play Ltd

Robovison T/A Mookie & TP Toys

Scholastic Ltd

Smart Kids UK Ltd

Spaceright Europe Ltd

Sport and Playbase

THE HIRA COMPANY LTD

TTS Group Ltd

The Green Board Game Company Limited

The Puppet Company Ltd

Timotay Landscapes Ltd

Victoria Grant Ltd

Wildgoose Education Ltd

Yellow Door

playlearn ltd

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