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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 09:15

Tender

14 Jul 2021 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), involves the supply of a range of art materials under the title "128_22 Art Papers and Board." The procurement, categorised under "Printed matter and related products," is located in Leicester, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th August 2021. The framework agreement allows for an extension of up to an additional 35 months, with a total estimated value of £6 million for the contract period from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers of art materials and educational resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that offer paints, papers, and related craft supplies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, benefiting from the substantial contract value and the potential for long-term collaboration with ESPO in meeting educational needs across various institutions.

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Notice Title

128_22 Art Papers and Board

Notice Description

The supply of paints, chalks crayons and other art-related materials for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will include; powder, ready-mixed, PVA, washable, glitter, water colours, face-paints, oil based and acrylics, craft paints, inks and dyes for textiles such as glass, fabric and ceramics as well as chalks, crayons and pastels. Lot 1 - Bulk Paper Packs Lot 2 - Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper Lot 3 - Sugar and Crepe Paper Lot 4 - Miscellaneous Paper Lot 5 - Recycled Tinted Dyed Card Lot 6 - Virgin Tinted Dyed Card Lot 7 - Coated Card Lot 8 - Mount Board and Foam Board The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 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 '128_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '128_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e890ed69-6dec-49d1-84d4-1419549d24e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7908fe1-9f58-4cfd-98d7-8998b115cf21
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

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

37820000 - Art supplies

37823500 - Art and craft paper

37823800 - Multi-ply paper and paperboard

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,300,340 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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
11
Supplier Names

Allen Glenold Limited

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Budget Paper Supplies Ltd

Daler-Rowney Ltd

Educational Advantage Ltd

Grosvenor House Papers Ltd

Higher Kings Mill Ltd

James Cropper Speciality Papers Ltd

Slater Harrison & Co Ltd

West Design Products Ltd

Wigston Paper Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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