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title: "61_21 - Writing Instruments"
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# 61_21 - Writing Instruments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d161025-f332-4e25-bfc5-e49af73366e6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), which is located at Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "61_21 - Writing Instruments," classified under the goods category. The procurement method is an open procedure for a framework agreement related to the supply of writing instruments, with an estimated total value of £16 million. The contract period is set from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the possibility of an extension for up to 33 months. The tender submission deadline was on 18 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the writing instruments sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that supply ballpoint pens, fountain pens, markers, and other related products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework can facilitate growth, as it may lead to subsequent call-off contracts through an eAuction process, allowing successful bidders to secure ongoing supply agreements with ESPO customers.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy Branded Writing Instruments Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 33 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 '61_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8179805e-1418-4fcf-9936-d5fc5fd7e5c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | BIC; DALER-ROWNEY; EASTPOINT; EDDING; HAINENKO; HELIX TRADING; MANUSCRIPT PEN; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; PENTEL STATIONERY; PILOT PEN; SNOPAKE; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; 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

- 12 Jan 2021 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8179805e-1418-4fcf-9936-d5fc5fd7e5c5
- 20 Aug 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f15da0-b251-4c62-8a6e-a0451243551e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8179805e-1418-4fcf-9936-d5fc5fd7e5c5
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f15da0-b251-4c62-8a6e-a0451243551e
  20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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