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title: "695_20 Design and Furnishing Solutions for Libraries, Learning Resource Centres and Other Public Spaces."
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# 695_20 Design and Furnishing Solutions for Libraries, Learning Resource Centres and Other Public Spaces.

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9e0942-8ec7-414b-a427-401fe5e169ed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, UK, which is seeking bids for the project titled "695_20 Design and Furnishing Solutions for Libraries, Learning Resource Centres and Other Public Spaces." The tender is classified under the furnishings industry, with an estimated total value of £6,000,000. The tender period ended on 2nd July 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2020 and conclude on 31st August 2023. This open procurement process allows various public sector bodies across the UK to utilise the framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the furnishing and design sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in interior design, furniture manufacturing, or refurbishment services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, as the framework could extend for an additional 12 months, successful bidders may find ongoing work that supports the development of their capabilities and service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Design and Refurbishment Solutions for Libraries, Learning Resource Centres and Other Public Spaces. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 695_20, (d) Express an interest. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Additional information: 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 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. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 695_20, (d) Express an interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f48e215-377d-42cc-92b0-320b3d38df8f |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | BROOKHOUSE UK T/A HARROW BUSINESS SERVICES; CONTENTS INTERIOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN; FG LIBRARY PRODUCTS; NEWENGLISH DESIGN; PORTSDOWN OFFICE; THE DESIGN CONCEPT; TT SOLUTIONS AND INTERIORS; WF EDUCATION LTD -DEMCO INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39200000 - Furnishing
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f48e215-377d-42cc-92b0-320b3d38df8f
- 3 Jun 2020 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c466a47d-4f7a-43b4-836c-4748e263bee9
- 3 Jun 2020 at 15:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7b00fa-afa0-45d8-a052-4dd2240a4617
- 22 Apr 2020 at 09:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36874309-d046-4ce0-a48a-fd37bfb5db8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f48e215-377d-42cc-92b0-320b3d38df8f
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c466a47d-4f7a-43b4-836c-4748e263bee9
  3rd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7b00fa-afa0-45d8-a052-4dd2240a4617
  3rd June 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36874309-d046-4ce0-a48a-fd37bfb5db8e
  22nd April 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://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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