Award

361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 15:12

Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products to Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, Collins Debden Limited, Mimeo Limited, and Simply Diaries Limited. The procurement process is now complete, with a total estimated value of £496,000. The contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender deadline was on 14th August 2023.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for SMEs and other qualified suppliers who specialise in goods related to diaries or personal organisers, support for diaries or calendars, and paper stationery. Companies interested in supplying Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products should consider engaging with central purchasing bodies and public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, and more. Utilising the framework agreement can provide ongoing contract opportunities and potentially contribute to financial stability.

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Notice Title

361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1 - Calendar year diaries Lot 2 - Academic year diaries Lot 3 - Calendars and associated products The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated 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 a credit rating agency. 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-b5fd17-9af32bb0-adf4-4735-9fe5-813188646b1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922c7c-87f5-4ff3-aff9-6be8710cc56e
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers

30193600 - Support for diaries or calendars

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 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
4
Supplier Names

BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING

COLLINS DEBDEN

MIMEO

SIMPLY DIARIES

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