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995_16 Curriculum Resources

ESPO

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "995_16 Curriculum Resources" contract is being conducted by Espo, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on educational equipment and games. The award has been made with a total value of £95,000 and is part of an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2016 and will conclude on 31st March 2017. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 10th December 2015, following an earlier tender deadline that ended on 20th November 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the educational supplies sector, particularly those who can supply curriculum resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement process. Companies that provide educational equipment, games, or related services will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and fulfilling orders from a diverse range of public sector clients across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

995_16 Curriculum Resources

Notice Description

Supply of Curriculum Resources to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f59c8d79-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8026a0fb-8924-4215-b2f4-fbbc97d70476
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Cardinal Education Supplies Ltd T/A Craftpacks

E A Combs Limited

EQD Ltd

Helix Trading Ltd

Indigo Worldwide Ltd

John Crane Ltd

Morleys (Bicester) Ltd t/a Invicta Education

Primo Play Limited

Sport & Playbase Limited

Talking Products Ltd

Victoria Grant Limited

Youth Sport Direct

Further Information

Notice Documents

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