Award

157_20 - Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2019 at 11:06

Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) has initiated a tender for the supply of "Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials," with an estimated total value of £7.2 million. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the tender period that closed on 9th September 2019. The contract, which covers several lots including ESPO SmartBuy branded products and various drawing accessories, is intended for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre in Leicester, as well as directly to individual customer establishments across the UK and beyond. The contract period is set to run from 1st March 2020 to 31st March 2021, with a possible extension of up to 35 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the stationery and drawing materials sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational and office supplies. Companies that can provide high-quality, competitively priced products in this category, including manufacturers and wholesalers of pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and similar materials, stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process. Given the broad scope of the requirements, potential suppliers should ensure they can meet the delivery logistics and manage the extensive distribution network involved.

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Notice Title

157_20 - Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials

Notice Description

Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and sketching materials including for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers. Lot 1: ESPO SmartBuy Branded Pencils and Drawing Accessories for stock delivery - Supply of ESPO's private label pencils, colouring pencils, sharpeners and erasers for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 2: Pencils and Drawing Mediums - Supply of everyday colour pencils, premium colour pencils, HB pencils, mechanical pencils, graphite sketching pencils, carbon, graphite and charcoal pencils to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 3: Drawing Accessories - Supply of erasers, hand held pencils sharpeners and drawing aids to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 4: Desktop Sharpeners - Supply of manual and electric desktop sharpeners to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 35 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 '157_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019. Additional information: To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '157_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa7ce23-ca1e-4e7a-a77c-573ebdfe0f06
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

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

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

30192100 - Erasers

30192130 - Pencils

30192131 - Propelling or sliding pencils

30192132 - Pencil lead refills

30192133 - Pencil sharpeners

30192700 - Stationery

37822000 - Drawing pens

37822100 - Crayons

37822200 - Drawing charcoal

37822300 - Chalks

37822400 - Pastels

39292300 - Drawing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
11
Supplier Names

ACCO BRANDS

BIC

DALER-ROWNEY

EASTPOINT

HAINENKO

HELIX TRADING

NEWELL RUBBERMAID

RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS

STABILO INTERNATIONAL

STAEDTLER

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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