Award

361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 15:03

Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body operating in the UK. The tender, titled "361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products," falls under the goods category and involves multiple lots for different products. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active status, with a value of £816,000. The deadline for submissions is August 14, 2023. This presents an opportunity for businesses to supply diary-related products to ESPO and can be particularly appealing to SMEs due to the multiple lots available for bidding.

The procurement process, led by ESPO, is in the active tender stage for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products. The framework agreement has the potential to extend for up to 36 months, providing long-term business opportunities. Companies in the stationery and paper products industry are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract awards have already been made for the lots, with active suppliers including Collins Debden Limited, Simply Diaries Limited, Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, and Mimeo Limited. This presents a growth opportunity for businesses to engage with ESPO for diary-related supply contracts.

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Notice Title

361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Calendar Year Diaries

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Academic Year Diaries

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Calendars and Associated Products

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030642-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers

30193000 - Organisers and accessories

30193600 - Support for diaries or calendars

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£816,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£496,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 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
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING

COLLINS DEBDEN

MIMEO

SIMPLY DIARIES

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