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08 Mar 2018 at 12:07

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12 Oct 2017 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) for the tender titled "990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources." This framework focuses on goods supply for educational settings, specifically within the early years curriculum, and is distinguished by its open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 10 November 2017, and the contract duration spans from 1 March 2018 to 31 March 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £6,000,000, which encompasses various resources, including role play items, manipulatives, and educational equipment, required by public bodies across the UK, particularly in Leicester where ESPO's distribution centre is located.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of educational supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. It is especially suited for companies offering innovative educational resources, toys, and classroom supplies. The use of an eAuction process for subsequent awards further opens competitive avenues for suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of early learning and curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot 1: Role Play Costumes and Play Screens. Lot 2: Puppets and Fabric Learning Products. Lot 3: Early Years Manipulatives. Lot 4: Child Bikes, Trikes and Ride-ons. Lot 5: Maths Manipulatives. Lot 6: Geography Resources. Lot 7: Special Educational Needs. Lot 8: Classroom Resources. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 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 Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '990_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 10/11/2017. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '990_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 10/11/2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5c39abe-40a2-484c-b809-41bdc39cfb79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02913c33-29d3-47cb-a165-2e114bdb75d3
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

22110000 - Printed books

34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles

37510000 - Dolls

37522000 - Wheeled toys

37524000 - Games

37529200 - Riding toys

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
39
Supplier Names

A T Little & Sons Ltd ta Browns Books for Students

Agenta Education Ltd.

Ankh of Harrogate

Artstraws Ltd

Autopress Education Ltd

BGRP Ltd (Trading as Eden Learning Spaces)

Bigjigs Toys Ltd

Brian Clegg Ltd

Cardinal Education Supplies Ltd. t/a Craftpacks

Churchfield Education Products Limited

Cicada Education Ltd

Commotion Ltd

Creativity International Ltd

EQD Ltd

Eastpoint

Educational Advantage Ltd

Eduk8 Worldwide Ltd

Gamez Galore

Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) Ltd

Le Toy Van Ltd

Learn Well Trading Ltd

Learning Resources Ltd

Learning with Linden Ltd

Lifetime Education Ltd

Morleys (Bicester) Ltd

Octopus Publishing Group

Primo Play Limited

Profile Education Limited

Rabo Tricycles A/S

Runvisual (UK) Ltd t/a CGE World Globes

Spaceright Europe Ltd

Sport and Playbase Ltd

THE HIRA COMPANY LTD

TTS Group Ltd

The Green Board Game Company Limited

The Play Doctors Ltd

The Puppet Company Ltd

Wildgoose Education Ltd

playlearn ltd

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