--- title: "229_24 Curtains, Blinds and Other Associated Products and Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-09-23" --- # 229_24 Curtains, Blinds and Other Associated Products and Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c5bf4fb-b46c-4544-b2d3-9f1eb6056f50.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by ESPO, located at Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, involves a framework agreement for the measuring, supply, and installation of curtains, blinds, and associated products and services. This includes various lots such as Supply and Installation of Curtains and Blinds, Electrical Powered Blinds, Theatre and Drama Room Equipment, and Security Shutters and Grilles. The contract period starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 31st August 2027, with an estimated total value of £6,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the relevant industry category under CPV classification includes curtains, drapes, valances, and textile blinds. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th July 2024, and the award status being currently complete as of 23rd September 2024. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and third sector organisations involved in the delivery of public sector services. The framework covers a wide range of products and services, opening doors for businesses specialing in manufacturing, fitting various types of curtains, blinds, and security equipment. Firms involved in theatre and drama room equipment can also find substantial opportunities. With the inclusion of performance monitoring and financial stability checks, businesses that demonstrate strong financial health and performance credentials would be well-suited to compete. The framework's wide reach to various public bodies across the UK enhances the potential for substantial and recurring business engagements. ## Notice ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suppliers for the measuring, supply and installation of curtains, blinds and associated products and services. The scope of the framework includes measuring, installation, curtain and blinds dry cleaning, and other related products and services including but not limited to: - Making and fitting of curtains - Provision of tie backs - Making and fitting of roman blinds - Shower curtains - Repair of existing tracks - Dry-cleaning of curtains - Supply and fitting of tracks, battens and pelmet boards - Making and fitting of stage curtains - Stage curtains tracks and associated equipment, including audio and lighting equipment - Security shutter and grilles Lot 1 - Supply and Installation of Curtains and Blinds Lot 2 - Supply and Installation of Electrical Powered Blinds Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Theatre and Drama Room Equipment Lot 4 - Supply and Installation of Security Shutters and Grilles The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Suppliers during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score (determined by the use of a credit rating agency) for the Supplier on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the changes, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the Supplier from the Framework. ESPO shall monitor the Suppliers' performance against the set framework key performance indicators. MI and rebate to be collected six-monthly. For further information regarding Lot award details, please view the notice published on Find A Tender: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030394-2024 Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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: https://www.espo.org/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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb463109-0c6d-400e-bfd3-e74f56e9c0b7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | 28 Jun 2024 | | Award date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | BRIDGE CONTRACT SOLUTIONS; CUSTOM GROUP; SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS; SKOPOS FABRICS; VOLVINA; WATTRUS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds - 44115310 - Roller-type shutters - 44115810 - Curtain rails and hangings - 44115811 - Curtain rails - 44221400 - Shutters - 45212322 - Theatre construction work - 45421142 - Installation of shutters - 45421143 - Installation work of blinds - 45421145 - Installation work of roller blinds - 45421147 - Installation of grilles ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb463109-0c6d-400e-bfd3-e74f56e9c0b7 - 18 Jun 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a899a28-49af-49b8-a0d1-aad9c03d1080 - 7 Jun 2024 at 15:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7933885-43ae-4e88-9918-05d7f5e98d63 - 8 May 2024 at 14:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7933885-43ae-4e88-9918-05d7f5e98d63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb463109-0c6d-400e-bfd3-e74f56e9c0b7 23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a899a28-49af-49b8-a0d1-aad9c03d1080 18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7933885-43ae-4e88-9918-05d7f5e98d63 7th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '229_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014707-2024 Find a Tender Prior information notice (Future opportunity) ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030394-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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