--- title: "380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-07-11" --- # 380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3efe1085-97d9-4e5e-b1f4-1f39754b573a.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Espo, a Leicester-based organisation, focused on the supply of catalogue printing services under the title "380_25 Supply of Catalogue Printing Services for ESPO." This initiative falls within the industry categories of printed matter and related products, as well as printing and related services, with deliveries scheduled in the United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 24th June 2025. Utilising an open procedure procurement method, Espo has ensured the process allowed for broad participation. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is valid until 31st May 2026, with the tender itself having been available since 20th February 2025 with a closing period ending on 2nd May 2025. The total estimated contract value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses within the SME sector, given their suitability flagged by the buyer Espo. Companies with robust financial stability and a track record in printing and related services are well-suited to benefit, given the detailed framework for both small and large catalogue productions. With an estimated contract value suggesting substantial activity, competitors like Sterling Press Limited, Walstead Roche Limited, and Warners (Midlands) PLC have already secured roles as suppliers, proving that organisations capable of meeting diverse and large-scale production demands can thrive through this opportunity. Such engagements not only enable businesses to deepen their market footprint but also facilitate entry or expansion into public sector contracting.  ## Notice A framework for the supply of ESPO's catalogue printing requirements, both large and small catalogues. For delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, or other nominated mailing house. Lot 1 - Large and Small ESPO Catalogues The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured here as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that there is no material detrimental change in their financial standing and/or their credit rating (as determined by use of a Credit Reference Agency). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e721dbf3-c8b0-406a-9af1-ce52a7283d2e | | 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 | 11 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | STERLING PRESS; WALSTEAD ROCHE; WARNERS (MIDLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e721dbf3-c8b0-406a-9af1-ce52a7283d2e - 20 Feb 2025 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b362644-1fad-4d0c-9707-cea648027f28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e721dbf3-c8b0-406a-9af1-ce52a7283d2e 11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b362644-1fad-4d0c-9707-cea648027f28 20th February 2025 - 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 '380_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/039249-2025 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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