Award

168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Jan 2018 at 15:53

Tender

24 Aug 2017 at 08:19

Planning

14 Jul 2017 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets" is issued by ESPO, located in Leicester, England. This tender involves supplying a range of whiteboard accessories and tablets, with an estimated total value of £2,200,000. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following a completed tender process that had a closing date for submissions on 25th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the option for a 23-month extension. Notably, this is an open procedure allowing access to various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational and office supplies, particularly those specialising in whiteboard accessories, tablets, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the tendering process, making this an ideal opportunity for companies seeking to expand their market share in the public sector. As ESPO serves multiple public bodies, successful bidders could secure ongoing contracts that enhance stability and growth within their business operations.

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Notice Title

168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets

Notice Description

Supply of whiteboard accessories including erasers, tablets, flip chart pads, board cleaners and whiteboard tablets for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to End User Establishments. Lot No: 1 - Whiteboard Accessories. Supply of whiteboard accessories including erasers, tablets, flip chart pads, board cleaners for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Whiteboard Tablets. Supply of whiteboard tablets including wedges/easels, magnetic whiteboards, writing tablets, maths writing tablets and kits for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct delivery to End User Establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, 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 168_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, 25/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 168_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, 25/09/2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490046dd-3345-4ae8-9827-a136a8106a27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30195400 - Dry erase boards or accessories

30195700 - Board cleaning kits or accessories

30195900 - Whiteboards and magnetic boards

30195910 - Whiteboards

30195911 - Whiteboard accessories

30195912 - Whiteboard easels

30195920 - Magnetic boards

30195921 - Erasers for magnetic boards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 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
Mrs Anna Ellis
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162657850

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
11
Supplier Names

3M UNITED KINGDOM

ADBOARDS

AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES

AUTOPRESS EDUCATION

BANNER

EDDING

NDA (PACKAGING SERVICES

NEWELL RUBBERMAID

REMPHOTO

SPACERIGHT EUROPE

THE HIRA

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