--- title: "154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2020-01-08" --- # 154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-002dd5d2-c926-40cf-8afa-29a1f3137659.json) ## Summary The current procurement process, initiated by ESPO (the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), involves the tender titled "154_20 - Exercise books, exercise papers, office pads and notebooks." This procurement is classified under the printed matter and related products industry category, specifically targeting suppliers within the UK and overseas territories. The tender period is set to conclude at 12:00 noon on 14th February 2020, with a total budget of £58 million allocated for goods under an open procurement method. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in stationery and printed materials, including those producing exercise books, office pads, and notebooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can meet ESPO's branding requirements. The framework's lots, such as Manila covered exercise books and bespoke printed matter, allow for tailored offerings, thus paving the way for innovative suppliers to establish themselves in the educational and corporate market sectors. ## Notice This framework is for the supply of exercise books, exercise papers, office Pads, notebooks and flip chart pads.All products are to be branded in ESPO's own brand. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'154_20', (d) Express an interest. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/02/2020 ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature ofinformation made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and,before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a ConfidentialityAgreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tenderopportunity. Lot 1 - Manila (Classic) Covered Exercise Books Lot 2 - Mottled Press Board (Premium) Covered Exercise Books (Premium Exercise Book Range) Lot 3 - ESPO Smartbuy Branded Matt Laminate Covered Exercise Books Lot 4 - Exercise Papers Lot 5 - ESPO smartbuy Branded Office Pads, Notebooks and Flipchart Pads Lot 6 - Contingency Supply of Exercise Books, Innovation and Bespoke Exercise Books for Stock Delivery and Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity'154_20', (d) Express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f3646f-5c93-4bf3-8406-11dfb6e18c14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22110000 - Printed books - 22111000 - School books - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 22815000 - Notebooks - 22816000 - Pads - 22816100 - Note pads - 22816200 - Shorthand notebook - 22830000 - Exercise books - 22831000 - Refills for school notebooks - 22832000 - Exercise papers - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30197621 - Flipchart pad ## Release History - 8 Jan 2020 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f3646f-5c93-4bf3-8406-11dfb6e18c14 - 8 Jan 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dc7574-ab09-46cd-8645-54092e69796d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f3646f-5c93-4bf3-8406-11dfb6e18c14 8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dc7574-ab09-46cd-8645-54092e69796d 8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c370c4aa-2732-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 EastMids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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