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# 61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10ee28b3-c582-400b-aad6-ba41ac334ed6

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## Summary

Espo, based in Leicester, England, has recently completed the tender process for the supply of writing instruments to their distribution centre and customers. This framework, titled "61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments," encompasses various categories including ballpoint pens, fountain pens, fibre pens, felt-tipped pens, markers, and technical pens. The tender was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for up to an additional 33 months. The total estimated value of the framework is £24,000,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 10 January 2025 and published on 23 January 2025. This framework agreement is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, and it will require suppliers to deliver to various locations across the United Kingdom.

This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses in the writing instruments industry to expand their market reach by supplying a wide range of products to a large public sector buyer. Companies specialising in manufacturing or distributing different types of writing instruments, such as markers, technical pens, and drawing pens, could see substantial growth by participating in this framework. Given Espo's broad distribution network and customer base, selected suppliers will benefit from a steady demand for their products. The financial requirements and credit checks ensure that only financially stable companies are eligible, providing a level playing field for both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses willing to maintain their financial health and comply with bi-annual review meetings will find this framework an excellent platform for fostering long-term partnerships and achieving business growth.

## Notice

Awarded Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy Writing Instruments Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec524ea-61eb-4355-8750-6202d6e09703 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | BIC; DALER-ROWNEY; EASTPOINT GLOBAL; EDDING (U.K.; GEM IMPORTS; HAINENKO; HELIX TRADING; LUXOR; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL BRANDS; PENTEL (STATIONERY; R. TALENS; SHACHIHATA (EUROPE; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER (U.K.; THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (U.K.; ZEBRA PEN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192122 - Fountain pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192125 - Markers
- 30192126 - Technical pens
- 37822000 - Drawing pens
- 39292400 - Writing instruments

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec524ea-61eb-4355-8750-6202d6e09703
- 17 Sep 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1073ec-b5b2-4a6b-871a-418e10f27b23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec524ea-61eb-4355-8750-6202d6e09703
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1073ec-b5b2-4a6b-871a-418e10f27b23
  17th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '61_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002342-2025
  Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/

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