Tender

991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges

ESPO

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27 Sep 2021 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Aug 2021 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for the tender titled "991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges" in the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on educational resources. The contract is located in Leicester, United Kingdom, and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 31st August 2021. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £24,000,000, with a minimum value of £12,000,000. The contract period is set from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 23 months. Bids were accepted until 12:00 noon on 7th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational materials, toys, and curriculum resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging them to join the competitive landscape. Suitable suppliers could include manufacturers and distributors of classroom supplies, outdoor play equipment, educational furniture, and related curriculum products. Companies that can deliver high-quality, innovative educational resources will be well-positioned to engage with this contract and expand their business footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges

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. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Lot 1 - Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges Lot 2 - Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges Lot 3 - Classroom Reward Products Lot 4 - Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture Lot 5 - Bikes, Trikes & Ride on Vehicles Lot 6 - Educational Mini White Board Ranges Lot 7 - General Supplementary Curriculum Resources Lot 6 - Children's Aprons & Outdoor Clothing To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '991_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. PLEASE NOTE: Closing date for submission of tenders AMENDED to 12:00 noon, 07/10/2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63bf375-2ec8-414d-8a6e-d98f9bbce5f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22110000 - Printed books

30195000 - Boards

34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39160000 - School furniture

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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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