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title: "182S_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter"
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# 182S_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39135035-9b26-4168-86b2-cf9447596939

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a framework agreement titled "182S_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter" initiated by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body located at Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, England. This tender falls under the industry category of handicraft supplies and includes various lots for collage materials, specialist craft products, crafts kits, and textiles. The tender period ended on 9th February 2018, while the contract duration is from 1st March 2018 to 31st March 2020, with an option to extend for an additional 23 months. The total estimated value for the framework is £2,200,000 and it employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the creative materials sector. Businesses with expertise in craft supplies, textiles, and related products are well-positioned to compete. As the framework agreement is accessible to a diverse array of public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments, suppliers can engage with a broad market, potentially enhancing their outreach and fostering business growth.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of creative cards, materials and textiles and glitter. Lot No 1: Collage priced by unit - for the supply of collage products including glitter, sequins, bead, wiggly eyes, feathers, pompoms, pipe cleaners and card shapes. Lot No 2: Collage - for the supply of specialist craft products including glitter, sequins, ribbon, pompoms, pipe-cleaners and paper & card shapes. Lot No 3: Specific crafts & crafts kits - for the supply of specialist craft products including card products, craft kits, wax products and seasonal products. Lot No 4: Textiles and protective covers - for the supply of textiles & protective covers including fabrics and sewing instruments. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. 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 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; 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 on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281 %29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for a tender opportunity '182S_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/02/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for a tender opportunity '182S_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/02/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200af326-1142-49e1-9ea9-f0bcd049460f |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | ANGLO BRANDS; ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING; ARTSTRAWS; BIGJIGS TOYS; BRIAN CLEGG; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; DESIGNWORKS ETC; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; GAMEZ GALORE; HABICO; J M CLAYTON; JL BRIERLEY LTD T/A ART AND CRAFT FACTORY; MAJOR BRUSHES; NAISH FELTS; PEAK DALE PRODUCTS; SPECIALIST CRAFTS; VICTORIA GRANT; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WHITECROFT ESSENTIALS (LYDNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37810000 - Handicraft supplies
- 37823000 - Greaseproof paper and other paper items

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 12:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200af326-1142-49e1-9ea9-f0bcd049460f
- 26 Jan 2018 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200af326-1142-49e1-9ea9-f0bcd049460f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200af326-1142-49e1-9ea9-f0bcd049460f
  26th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

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

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