{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050945-2025-11-07T09:45:24Z", "date": "2025-11-07T09:45:24Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050945", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN", "name": "Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PYDD-1122-TCVN" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby", "locality": "Leicester", "postalCode": "LE19 1ES", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKF22" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Catalogue Procurement Team", "email": "tenders@espo.org" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.espo.org/", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN", "name": "Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include: 1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement 2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains 3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use. For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '169_26' (via \"View Opportunities\" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise. Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.", "dueDate": "2025-06-27T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "017649-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017649-2025", "datePublished": "2025-04-29T14:39:12+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "018677-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018677-2025", "datePublished": "2025-05-02T10:52:32+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "029989-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029989-2025", "datePublished": "2025-06-04T16:04:56+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "169_26", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "169_26 Paper Stationery, Office Storage Boxes and Associated Products", "description": "ESPO catalogue framework covering the supply of repositionable notes, self-adhesive labels, envelopes, notebooks, pads, flipchart pads, cardboard storage boxes, filing modules and other associated products. The Framework is divided into 9 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders has been extended to 12:00 (12 noon) on 21 November 2025. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '169_26' (via \"View Opportunities\" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30190000", "description": "Various office equipment and supplies" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30192800", "description": "Self-adhesive labels" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30199000", "description": "Paper stationery and other items" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30192800", "description": "Self-adhesive labels" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30199000", "description": "Paper stationery and other items" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22816300", "description": "Sticky-note pads" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30199000", "description": "Paper stationery and other items" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22816300", "description": "Sticky-note pads" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30199000", "description": "Paper stationery and other items" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "5" }, { "id": "6", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22800000", "description": "Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "6" }, { "id": "7", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22111000", "description": "School books" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22800000", "description": "Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "7" }, { "id": "8", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30197621", "description": "Flipchart pad" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "8" }, { "id": "9", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "22853000", "description": "File holders" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "30190000", "description": "Various office equipment and supplies" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39132000", "description": "Filing systems" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "GG", "country": "GG", "countryName": "Guernsey" }, { "region": "IM", "country": "IM", "countryName": "Isle of Man" }, { "region": "JE", "country": "JE", "countryName": "Jersey" } ], "relatedLot": "9" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 8000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "closed", "description": "It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where paper stationery, office storage boxed and associated products are required: Option 1 - Call-off without competition 'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision. For all Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier(s) as required by ESPO. Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process) 'Calling-off' by conducting a competition (further competitive selection process) amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details." } }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "active", "title": "Envelopes", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of envelopes including, but not limited to envelopes with windows, enveloped without windows, air cushioned envelops, board backed envelopes and large format envelopes to the ESPO distribution centre. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "value": { "amountGross": 912000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Adhesive Labels (including ESPO's smartbuy range)", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of adhesive labels including, but not limited to multipurpose labels, recycled standard labels, spine labels and coloured labels to the ESPO distribution centre. The objective of the smartbuy products included within this Lot is to provide the best value option for ESPO customers. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1440000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Premium Adhesive Labels", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of premium adhesive labels including, but not limited to laser address labels, laser shipping labels, resistant labels, recycled quick peel labels and jam free labels to the ESPO distribution centre. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 576000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 3 and 5)", "numbers": [ { "number": 70, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 3 and 5)", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Repositionable Notes (including ESPO's smartbuy range)", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of repositionable notes including, but not limited to branded repositionable notes, recycled notes, extra sticky notes, pop up notes and repositionable index tabs to the ESPO distribution centre. The objective of the smartbuy products included within this Lot is to provide the best value option for ESPO customers. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 720000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Premium Repositionable Notes", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of premium repositionable notes including, but not limited to standard colour notes, extra adhesive notes, recycled notes and repositionable index tabs to the ESPO distribution centre. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 576000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 3 and 5)", "numbers": [ { "number": 70, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 3 and 5)", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "6", "title": "Notebooks and Pads (including ESPO's smartbuy range)", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of notebooks and pads including, but not limited to twin wirebound notebooks, project books, casebound notebooks, shorthand notebooks, pocket sized notebooks and refill pads to the ESPO distribution centre. The objective of the smartbuy products included within this Lot is to provide the best value option for ESPO customers. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 989000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started)." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "7", "title": "Educational Notebooks, Registers and Revision Aids", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of educational notebooks, registers and revision aids including, but not limited to diaries, planners, education books, registers, index and revision cards, revision notepads and laboratory books to the ESPO distribution centre. 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This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "8", "title": "Flipchart Pads (including ESPO's smartbuy range)", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of flipchart pads to the ESPO distribution centre. The objective of the smartbuy products included within this Lot is to provide the best value option for ESPO customers. 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This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within Appendix 1 - Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "9", "title": "Office Storage Boxes and Filing Modules", "description": "This Lot is for the supply and delivery of office storage boxes and filing modules including, but not limited to storage boxes, archive boxes, magazine files and environmentally friendly boxes to the ESPO distribution centre. 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