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128_17 Art and Craft Papers

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Dec 2016 at 10:59

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the framework titled "128_17 Art and Craft Papers", managed by Espo, based in Leicester, England. This open procedure aims to supply art supplies, with a total estimated value of £4,800,000. The contract period is set to start on 1 January 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2019, with an option to extend for an additional 21 months. The deadline for submission of tenders was on 5 August 2016, with delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and individual customer establishments across various regions, including the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the arts and craft supplies sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in the production and supply of various types of paper, such as bulk art and craft paper packs, poster paper, and decorative paper products, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this framework could lead to increased visibility and growth for potential suppliers within the educational and artistic communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

128_17 Art and Craft Papers

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of art and craft papers for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 1 - Supply of bulk art and craft paper packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 2 - Supply of poster, display and corrugated paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Supply of sugar, tissue and crepe paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Supply of miscellaneous art and craft paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f9938eb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8799cc-eeca-4e65-a0a9-b197763cd2df
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
14
Supplier Names

Active Learning & Educational Resources Ltd

Allen Glenold Limited

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Budget Paper Supplies Ltd

Creativity International Ltd

Educational Advantage Limited

Folex UK Ltd

Grosvenor House Papers Ltd

Higher Kings Mill Ltd

R H Ritchings Ltd

Slater Harrison & Co Ltd

Victoria Grant Limited

West Design Products Limited

Wigston Paper & Board

Further Information

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