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title: "229_20 - Curtains, Blinds and Associated Products"
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# 229_20 - Curtains, Blinds and Associated Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23615e4c-5ed9-4131-be67-666c35da0502

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) as the central purchasing body for the tender titled "229_20 - Curtains, Blinds and Associated Products." This initiative is classified under the goods category, specifically for curtains, blinds, and theatre-related equipment, with an estimated total value of £6,000,000. Located in the United Kingdom, the process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2020 and concluding on 31st August 2022. The initial tender period closed on 13th July 2020, and the opportunity requires suppliers to express interest and register through the specified East Midlands Tenders portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, supplying, or installing curtains, blinds, and associated products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with expertise in theatre and drama room equipment or security solutions like shutters and grilles. The provision of associated services, such as maintenance and cleaning, further broadens the scope for diverse businesses to engage in this procurement opportunity, thereby supporting growth in the sector.

## Notice

This ESPO national framework is for the provision of curtains, blinds, theatre & drama room equipment, security shutters and grilles. The framework will be split into the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Supply and installation of curtains and blinds * Lot 2 - Supply and installation of electrical powered blinds * Lot 3 - Supply and installation of theatre and drama room equipment * Lot 4 - Supply and installation of security shutters and grilles Within the scope of the framework, customers will also be able to procure a range of associated services such as dry cleaning of curtains and blinds, repairs and maintenance. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '229_20' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '229_20' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. The following information is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebafbb5-38bb-401b-9129-dba44c2a0b13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CUSTOM GROUP; TECHNICAL STAGE SERVICES; VOLVINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
- 39515100 - Curtains
- 39515110 - Smoke curtains
- 39515200 - Drapes
- 39515300 - Valances
- 39515400 - Blinds
- 39515410 - Interior blinds
- 39515420 - Textile blinds
- 39515430 - Venetian blinds
- 39515440 - Vertical blinds
- 44115310 - Roller-type shutters
- 44221400 - Shutters
- 44316300 - Grilles
- 45421142 - Installation of shutters
- 45421147 - Installation of grilles

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebafbb5-38bb-401b-9129-dba44c2a0b13
- 15 Jun 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c1364e-b72e-42ce-b7f3-c64d00fd1192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bebafbb5-38bb-401b-9129-dba44c2a0b13
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c1364e-b72e-42ce-b7f3-c64d00fd1192
  15th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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