This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2019 at 11:00

Tender

17 Sep 2018 at 12:11

TenderAmendment

22 Aug 2018 at 11:15

Tender

22 Aug 2018 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "199_19 - Supply of Design & Technology Equipment and Materials" is initiated by the buying organisation, ESPO, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods, with an estimated total value of £1,500,000, which also includes an optional 21-month extension period. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, where the relevant date for submitting tenders was set for 12:00 noon on 27th September 2018. Goods acquired through this tender will be delivered to the ESPO Distribution Centre as well as directly to various customer establishments across the UK and other specified territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their market presence in the education sector. Suppliers of design and technology materials and equipment such as modelling kits, educational sets, and various teaching aids would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Participation in this procurement can enhance a company's reputation within the educational sector and potentially lead to sustained contracts under the framework agreement model.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

199_19 - Supply of Design & Technology Equipment and Materials

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in Educational environments. The range of products required include modelling kits, educational sets, coding and robotics educational sets, badges and badge making equipment, components, modelling materials, balsa/MDF/plywoodpacks, electronics equipment and components, glue guns and glue sticks, spray paints, craft knives and cutting tools, soldering equipment and D&T furniture. Goods are required for delivery to ESPO Distribution Centre,Leicester, and also for delivery 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. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 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 '199_19'; d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 27/09/2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed39fdce-8baf-47da-b014-70ef1f116274
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00026a38-93f5-427a-8ec7-3373e00d389b
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
13
Supplier Names

Artstraws Limited

Major Brushes Ltd

Talking Products Ltd

Bostik Ltd

Commotion Ltd

Arthur Heath & Co Ltd

Creativ Company (UK) Limited

Peak Dale Products Ltd

Badges Limited ta Enterprise Products

WF Education Group Limited

Websters (Burn)Ltd

The Hira Company Ltd

Tilgear

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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