This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2022 at 16:28

Tender

04 Aug 2021 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ESPO as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for creative materials, including card, textiles, and glitter, under the title "182_22 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter." This tender falls under the handicraft and art supplies industry category and is located in Leicester, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the contract signing on 23 December 2021, and the framework agreement has options to extend for up to an additional 23 months. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in craft supplies, textiles, and accessories. Businesses that manufacture or supply assorted collage products, craft packs, or textiles would find this tender particularly relevant. With a total available budget of £2.4 million and multiple lots available, it allows varied competitors to bid and potentially secure contracts, thereby expanding their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

182_22 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of creative materials, card textiles and glitter for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will include a wide variety of craft related products.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Collage

Supply of assorted collage and craft products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Specific Crafts and Packs

Supply of specific craft products and craft packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Textiles and Covers

Supply of textile and craft products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d094
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004178-2022
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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

09221200 - Paraffin wax

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

19220000 - Woollen fabrics

19281000 - Wool

19400000 - Textile yarn and thread

19410000 - Natural textile fibres

19420000 - Artificial textile fibres

19430000 - Textile yarn and thread of natural fibres

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

37810000 - Handicraft supplies

37820000 - Art supplies

37823500 - Art and craft paper

39227100 - Sewing needles or knitting needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,560,452 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
12
Supplier Names

Anglo Brands Ltd

Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited

Artstraws Ltd

Brian Clegg Ltd

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Daler-Rowney Ltd

Habico Limited

J M Clayton & Co Ltd

John L Brierley Arts and Crafts Ltd

Major Brushes Limited

Victoria Grant Limited

Whitecroft Essentials (Lydney) Limited

Further Information

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