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title: "145_19 - Card and Mounting board for use in schools"
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# 145_19 - Card and Mounting board for use in schools

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65e592be-fa04-4bdb-9ac8-a63122f2f854

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by ESPO for the tender titled "145_19 - Card and Mounting board for use in schools." This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically related to the supply of cardboard and mounting board materials for educational purposes. The process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 11th July 2018, with tenders initially closing on 8th August 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2019 and extend until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational supplies, paper products, or related materials. Companies that are well-suited to compete may include manufacturers and suppliers of recycled and virgin card products, art supplies, or educational equipment, as this framework agreement allows for broad participation from various public bodies across the UK, enhancing the potential for business growth.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of cardboard, mount board and foam board into the ESPO warehouse. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot 1: Recycled Tinted Dyed Card Lot 2: Virgin Tinted Dyed Card Lot 3: Coated Card Lot 4: Mount board & Foam board The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. 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 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '145_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 08/08/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '145_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 08/08/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff992307-9f3e-4a74-a52a-69baa93bf491 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN GLENOLD; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HIGHER KINGS MILL; SLATER HARRISON; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 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

- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
- 37823800 - Multi-ply paper and paperboard
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff992307-9f3e-4a74-a52a-69baa93bf491
- 11 Jul 2018 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a235038-56ca-49aa-a1bd-4450c2db0813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff992307-9f3e-4a74-a52a-69baa93bf491
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a235038-56ca-49aa-a1bd-4450c2db0813
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids 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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