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title: "182_22- Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter"
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# 182_22- Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ecf701e-d750-435a-9f87-625dcb328692

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Education Supplies Procurement Organisation (ESPO) seeking to establish a framework for the supply of creative materials, including card, textiles, and glitter. This procurement is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting craft-related products. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender published on 4 August 2021 and the tender period concluded on 6 September 2021. The awarded contract, which has a total value of approximately £1.56 million, will commence on 1 March 2022 and continue until 31 March 2024, with delivery set to the ESPO Distribution Centre located in Leicester, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in the supply of creative and craft materials. Businesses that manufacture or distribute items such as textiles, handicraft supplies, or stationery products can leverage this framework to expand their market reach. The established partnerships may lead to long-term relationships with ESPO and further collaborations in future tenders, enhancing their business footprint within the educational supplies sector.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of creative materials, card textiles and glitter for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will include a wide variety of craft related products. Lot 1 - Collage Lot 2 - Specific Crafts and Packs Lot 3 - Textiles and Protective Covers To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '182_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448eaafa-b219-4c0a-b7f5-ea3caa7afcb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,560,452 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | ANGLO BRANDS; ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING; ARTSTRAWS; BRIAN CLEGG; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; DALER-ROWNEY; HABICO; J M CLAYTON; JOHN L BRIERLEY ARTS AND CRAFTS; MAJOR BRUSHES; VICTORIA GRANT; WHITECROFT ESSENTIALS (LYDNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 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

- 09221200 - Paraffin wax
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 19220000 - Woollen fabrics
- 19400000 - Textile yarn and thread
- 19410000 - Natural textile fibres
- 19420000 - Artificial textile fibres
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 39227100 - Sewing needles or knitting needles

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448eaafa-b219-4c0a-b7f5-ea3caa7afcb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448eaafa-b219-4c0a-b7f5-ea3caa7afcb7
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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