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title: "162_21 - Clays, Glazes and Modelling"
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# 162_21 - Clays, Glazes and Modelling

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60110a5e-5548-47e4-9bd3-a6e38da0b957

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) focuses on the supply of various modelling materials, including air drying and kiln drying clays, glazes, and construction materials. The contract, titled "162_21 - Clays, Glazes and Modelling," features a total estimated value of £1,250,000 and is categorized under goods. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation, and the contract is set to span from 1st March 2021 to 31st March 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 23 months. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2020, and the delivery is expected at the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of art and craft supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of supplying modelling clays, glazes, soft modelling dough, and related crafting materials will find a competitive advantage in this procurement process. The variety of lots, including tools and construction materials, allows for diverse business specialisations to engage and potentially secure a share of the anticipated purchasing volume.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays, Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Construction Materials including Foam, Wood, Craft Materials and Accessories, Silver Sand and Modelling Sand for the delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customers' establishments. Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles Lot 3 - Construction Materials Lot 4 - Tools Lot 5 - Play Sand 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. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '162_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '162_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/2cd23461-2b1d-4876-af44-ed178320c854 |
| 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 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | ARTSTRAWS; CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LTD T/A SCOLAQUIP; MAJOR BRUSHES; NEWCLAY PRODUCTS; PENNINE AGGREGATES; POTTERYCRAFTS; SPECIALIST CRAFTS; STAEDTLER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03114100 - Straw
- 14211000 - Sand
- 14211100 - Natural sand
- 14221000 - Clay
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 44111700 - Tiles
- 44310000 - Wire products
- 44812100 - Enamels and glazes

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd23461-2b1d-4876-af44-ed178320c854
- 10 Aug 2020 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d182fd6f-0007-420e-bb5d-d2a8faffb21e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd23461-2b1d-4876-af44-ed178320c854
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d182fd6f-0007-420e-bb5d-d2a8faffb21e
  10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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