--- title: "168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-01-17" --- # 168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ebe11-c589-42e7-b10b-cde837e97634.json) ## Summary The public procurement contract titled "168_18 Whiteboard Accessories and Tablets" is issued by ESPO, located in Leicester, England. This tender involves supplying a range of whiteboard accessories and tablets, with an estimated total value of £2,200,000. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following a completed tender process that had a closing date for submissions on 25th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the option for a 23-month extension. Notably, this is an open procedure allowing access to various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of educational and office supplies, particularly those specialising in whiteboard accessories, tablets, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the tendering process, making this an ideal opportunity for companies seeking to expand their market share in the public sector. As ESPO serves multiple public bodies, successful bidders could secure ongoing contracts that enhance stability and growth within their business operations. ## Notice Supply of whiteboard accessories including erasers, tablets, flip chart pads, board cleaners and whiteboard tablets for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to End User Establishments. Lot No: 1 - Whiteboard Accessories. Supply of whiteboard accessories including erasers, tablets, flip chart pads, board cleaners for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Whiteboard Tablets. Supply of whiteboard tablets including wedges/easels, magnetic whiteboards, writing tablets, maths writing tablets and kits for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct delivery to End User Establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, 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 168_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, 25/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 168_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, 25/09/2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490046dd-3345-4ae8-9827-a136a8106a27 | | 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2017 | | Award date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,200,000 | | 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 | 11 | | Supplier names | 3M UNITED KINGDOM; ADBOARDS; AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES; AUTOPRESS EDUCATION; BANNER; EDDING; NDA (PACKAGING SERVICES; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; REMPHOTO; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; THE HIRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30195400 - Dry erase boards or accessories - 30195700 - Board cleaning kits or accessories - 30195900 - Whiteboards and magnetic boards - 30195910 - Whiteboards - 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories - 30195912 - Whiteboard easels - 30195920 - Magnetic boards - 30195921 - Erasers for magnetic boards ## Release History - 17 Jan 2018 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490046dd-3345-4ae8-9827-a136a8106a27 - 24 Aug 2017 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490046dd-3345-4ae8-9827-a136a8106a27 - 14 Jul 2017 at 09:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac3d9b3-f554-4b8f-a302-d44248932fe8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490046dd-3345-4ae8-9827-a136a8106a27 24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac3d9b3-f554-4b8f-a302-d44248932fe8 14th July 2017 - Future 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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