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165_21 - Digital download subscription service for educational resources and teaching content

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2022 at 15:01

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ESPO is undertaking a procurement process for a Digital Download Subscription Service aimed at providing educational resources and teaching content. This tender, identified as '165_21', falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on subscription services related to primary education. The bidding period concluded on 15th November 2021, while the contract duration is set to run from 1st February 2022 until 31st March 2023, with a total estimated value of £10 million. The process was initiated under an open procedure, allowing various public bodies across the UK to participate due to ESPO's role as a central purchasing body.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on educational resources, particularly those with established digital platforms capable of providing downloadable content. Enterprises, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The ability to deliver a comprehensive service to educational establishments, such as primary schools and nurseries, will enhance the chances for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

165_21 - Digital download subscription service for educational resources and teaching content

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to appoint a Supplier who is capable of providing ESPO customers with a digital download subscription service for educational resources and teaching content. The supplier must have an existing website platform with downloadable resources, which ESPO customers can access via an annual subscription. This Lot will cover the requirements for the digital download subscription service for educational resources and teaching content. This Lot will largely be used by education customers such as primary school teachers and nursery workers, where numerous resources and content relevant across multiple subjects can be accessed by this customer base and downloaded via an existing website platform. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 34 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 '165_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a620c507-c99e-4cd5-bc33-1153ac2b0634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb71e203-e407-41e5-b748-b385f598403d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2022 - 7 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944105

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
1
Supplier Name

TEACHER'S PET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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