Award

61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers

ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2017 at 09:28

TenderAmendment

22 Feb 2017 at 09:12

Tender

28 Nov 2016 at 10:30

Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England, seeking suppliers for the framework titled "61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers." This tender falls under the office supplies category, specifically relating to writing instruments, and has a total estimated value of £16,000,000. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2016, while the contract is scheduled to start on 3 February 2017 and run until 31 March 2019. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing various public sector users throughout the UK to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their business by supplying writing instruments to a wide range of public sector clients, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services. Suppliers able to provide various types of pens and markers are encouraged to engage, particularly those with capacity for large-scale delivery given the extensive distribution requirements outlined in the procurement.

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Notice Title

61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of Writing Instruments including but limited to ballpoint pens, roller ball pens, OHP pens, calligraphy pens, dry wipe board markers, fabric pens, fibre tipped pens, flipchart markers, fountain pens, handwriting pens, highlighter pens and multi-use markers for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1: The Supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 2: The Supply of writing instruments including ESPO's Smart Buy range, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab1924b2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278adf26-5bb7-4e09-852f-a6fbe65c3509
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

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

30192000 - Office supplies

37822000 - Drawing pens

39162000 - Educational equipment

39292400 - Writing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2016Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 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

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

BIC

CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LIMITED T/A SCOLAQUIP

EASTPOINT

EDDING

HAINENKO

HELIX TRADING

MANUSCRIPT PEN

MITSUBISHI PENCIL

NEWELL RUBBERMAID

PENTEL STATIONERY

STABILO INTERNATIONAL

STAEDTLER (UK

THE PILOT PEN CO (UK

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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