This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2022 at 09:53

Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), focusing on the tender titled "67_22 - First Aid Consumables & Furniture." This procurement falls under the medical consumables category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 February 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2024. The estimated total value of the contract is £1.4 million, with a minimum financial requirement of £1.12 million, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the first aid and medical supply sectors, particularly those offering consumables and furniture. Companies that are BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) accredited are especially well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's aim to foster inclusivity within the procurement process and the ongoing demand for essential first aid supplies across the nation.

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Notice Title

67_22 - First Aid Consumables & Furniture

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of first-aid consumables and equipment to be delivered to ESPO's warehouse and first aid furniture to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis. Lot 1 - First Aid Consumables and Equipment Lot 2 - First Aid Equipment and Furniture The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Suppliers must be BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) accredited. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '67_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 '67_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. 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 the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec6b76bd-22be-4b07-aa93-8d122d9457f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e003de-aad1-4b44-b719-4155ba664610
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33171210 - Resuscitation mask

33182100 - Defibrillator

33192000 - Medical furniture

33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants

33711500 - Skin-care products

33750000 - Baby care products

38412000 - Thermometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
L
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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