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18 Mar 2025 at 12:48

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09 Sep 2024 at 11:43

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06 Aug 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the “162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials” contract. This framework agreement covers the supply of various modelling clays, glazes, soft modelling dough, sand, and construction materials, primarily for educational purposes. The procurement process was initiated in 2024, and the contracts were awarded in March 2025. The framework agreement is for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and includes multiple lots, each focusing on different materials such as doughs, clays, glazes, tiles, construction materials, tools, and play sand. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and has the option to extend for up to an additional 23 months.

This framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in educational and art supplies. Suppliers of clays, glazes, construction materials, and associated tools can benefit from long-term contracts and stable demand from ESPO's broad network of customers. Companies like A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED, DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED, and PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED, who have been successfully awarded the contracts, demonstrate the kind of organisations that are a good fit for this procurement. Businesses providing high-quality materials at competitive prices are well-suited to leverage this framework to expand their market presence and increase their revenue streams.

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Notice Title

162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays and Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Silver and Modelling Sand and Construction Materials including Foam, Wood for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and Direct Delivery to the ESPO Customer.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding

Supply of doughs, clays and moulding 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 estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles

Supply of glazes, additives and tiles 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 estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Construction Materials

Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw 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 estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Tools

Supply of tools and moulds 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 estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Play Sand

Supply of play and coloured sand 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 estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009893-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

03114100 - Straw

14200000 - Sand and clay

14211000 - Sand

14221000 - Clay

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

44111700 - Tiles

44310000 - Wire products

44812100 - Enamels and glazes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
7
Supplier Names

A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED

ARTSTRAWS MFG LTD

DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED

DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED

WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED

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