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title: "995RFQ02/18-01 Curriculum Resources"
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# 995RFQ02/18-01 Curriculum Resources

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f62132-c6f9-4fea-b7cc-0eed720eac8a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "995RFQ02/18-01 Curriculum Resources" is managed by ESPO (East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit), located in Leicester, England. The tender, classified under the CPV code for "Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books," is currently at the Award stage following an open procedure. The submission deadline was set for 3rd April 2018 at 12:00 noon, with a total contract value of £160,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2018 and runs until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses keen to expand in the educational resources sector, particularly for suppliers of curriculum materials, educational games, and teaching equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate their participation. Engaging with ESPO could lead to long-term partnerships and ongoing delivery contracts across various educational institutions.

## Notice

Supply of Curriculum Resources for delivery to the ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Please note closing date/time for submission is 3rd April 2018 at 12:00 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7922c254-f693-4626-b270-283593a2cb4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CROSSBOW EDUCATION; SPACERIGHT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 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

- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22114300 - Maps
- 37524000 - Games
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7922c254-f693-4626-b270-283593a2cb4a
- 21 Mar 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7922c254-f693-4626-b270-283593a2cb4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7922c254-f693-4626-b270-283593a2cb4a
  21st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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