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Framework Agreement for the Supply of Early Years Toys, Curriculum and Special Needs Products

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 14:04

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has established a framework agreement for the supply of early years toys, curriculum, and special needs products, under tender ID CS26904A. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, included the involvement of the Central Buying Consortium, with delivery focused on specified regions within the United Kingdom. The agreement allows orders to be placed by members and educational establishments within the consortium. The framework spans from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030, encompassing a substantial budget with a gross value of £2,880,000. The initial tender process concluded on 13 January 2026, and the award was made to Findel Education on 20 January 2026, with the standstill period ending on 30 January 2026.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational products to engage in long-term partnerships with a substantial public authority. Large enterprises involved in the manufacture and distribution of educational toys and materials are particularly well-suited to benefit, especially considering the framework’s scope to supply a range of educational and special needs goods. The structure of this procurement encourages competitive pricing and efficiency, with room for growth through maintaining a robust presence in the educational supply sector. Furthermore, the single supplier framework ensures exclusivity and potentially steady sales volumes for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Early Years Toys, Curriculum and Special Needs Products

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council wishes to establish a single supplier Framework for the Supply of An Online Catalogue for Early Years Toys, Curriculum and Special Needs Products. This Framework Agreement covers the supply of the Goods to customers of Hampshire County Council (County Supplies), and other members of the Central Buying Consortium. For more details regarding members, please refer to Paragraph 2.5 in the Invitation to Tender. After award of the Framework Agreement, the Contractors will be required to liaise directly with the Contracting Authority regarding any specific requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005327-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

37520000 - Toys

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Kelleher
Contact Email
katy.kelleher@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINDEL EDUCATION

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