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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 09:09

Tender

14 Jul 2021 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (East Midlands Authority) for the tender titled "128_22 Art Papers and Board". This tender falls within the 'goods' category specifically related to art and craft paper and is based in Leicester, UK. The procurement method is "open", and the tender was active as of July 14, 2021, with a submission deadline set for August 13, 2021. The total estimated value for this procurement is £6,000,000, which includes multiple lots for various art supplies with a delivery requirement to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying art materials, including paints, papers, and crafting supplies. Companies that can provide quality products and meet the educational needs of institutions may find this tender particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this tender has multiple lots that cater to different products, allowing various suppliers to compete based on their specific offerings and capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

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 Information

Bulk Paper Packs

Supply of bulk art and craft paper packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper

Supply of poster, display and corrugated paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Sugar and Crepe Paper

Supply of sugar, tissue and crepe paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Miscellaneous Paper

Supply of miscellaneous art and craft paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Recycled Tinted Dyed Card

Supply of recycled tinted dyed card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Virgin Tinted Dyed Card

Supply of virgin tinted dyed card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Coated Card

Supply of coated card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Mount Board and Foam Board

Supply of mount board and foam board for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031546-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39162110 - Teaching supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,020,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,300,340 £1M-£10M

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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
11
Supplier Names

Allen Glenold Limited

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Budget Paper Supplies Ltd

Daler-Rowney Ltd

Educational Advantage Ltd

Grosvenor House Papers Limited

Higher Kings Mill Ltd

James Cropper Speciality Papers Ltd

Slater Harrison & Co. Ltd

West Design Products Ltd

Wigston Paper Ltd

Further Information

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