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title: "991_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges"
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# 991_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-758c2fd3-2d5e-4ecc-8a7e-8467d241f3cd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "991_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges" was led by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) based in Leicester, UK. This tender involved the supply of early learning and curriculum resources, distributed to ESPO's distribution centre as well as directly to customer establishments. The tender was initiated as an open procedure and closed on 20th October 2017. The estimated contract value is £14 million, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020, including the option to extend by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, specifically those specialising in early years resources, curriculum materials, and educational supplies. Companies that can provide curriculum resources, educational toys, school furniture, and outdoor play equipment would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a diverse range of suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, this framework is designed to foster competition and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of early learning and curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 1: Curriculum Resources. Supply of curriculum ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 2: Early Learning Resources. Supply of early learning ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 3: Educational Construction Systems. Supply of educational construction systems for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot 4: Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture. Supply of early outdoor play and garden furniture for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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 '991_18' d) express an interest (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/10/2017. Additional information: To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) register (c) search for tender opportunity '991_18' d) express an interest (e) download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/10/2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340615eb-ded8-4ebb-bcb4-ea014d90d1c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 | 57 |
| Supplier names | A.B.GEE OF RIPLEY; AGENTA EDUCATION; ARTHUR HEATH; ARTSTRAWS; ATLANTIC EUROPE PUBLISHING; AUTOPRESS EDUCATION; AXON EDUCATION LTD T/A WORKING WALLS; BGRP LTD T/A EDEN LEARNING SPACES; BIGJIGS TOYS; BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING; CHURCHFIELD EDUCATION PRODUCTS; CICADA EDUCATION; COMMOTION; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED T/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; DAYDREAM EDUCATION; DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS; EASTPOINT; EDUCATION ESSENTIALS; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; EDUK8 WORLDWIDE; EQD; FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING; GAMEZ GALORE; GREEN PLAY PROJECT; JUNIOR LEARNING; K-PLAY INTERNATIONAL; LANKA KADE (UK; LE TOY VAN; LEARNING RESOURCES; LEGO EDUCATION; LIFETIME EDUCATION; MAJOR BRUSHES; MARBEL; MARNITA LTD TRADING AS HALILIT; MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LTD T/A TWOEY LEARNING RESOURCES; MULTISENSORY ENVIRONMENTS; PLAYLEARN; POLYDRON (UK; PRIM-ED PUBLISHING; PRIMO PLAY; PROCTOR PAPER & BOARD; PROFILE EDUCATION; RED MONKEY PLAY; ROBOVISON T/A MOOKIE & TP TOYS; SCHOLASTIC; SMART KIDS; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; SPORT AND PLAYBASE; THE GREEN BOARD GAME; THE HIRA; THE PUPPET; TIMOTAY LANDSCAPES; TTS GROUP; VICTORIA GRANT; WILDGOOSE EDUCATION; YELLOW DOOR |

## 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

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 12:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340615eb-ded8-4ebb-bcb4-ea014d90d1c4
- 21 Sep 2017 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340615eb-ded8-4ebb-bcb4-ea014d90d1c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340615eb-ded8-4ebb-bcb4-ea014d90d1c4
  21st September 2017 - 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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