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title: "128FC09/17-02 Art and Craft Paper"
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# 128FC09/17-02 Art and Craft Paper

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e07dfff-d0dd-42ba-aa97-cc68bc3a7b26

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "128FC09/17-02 Art and Craft Paper," was conducted by ESPO (the buying organisation) for the supply of art and craft papers, specifically under the ESPO framework 128_17. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total value of £37,000. The location of delivery is the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester, within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, had its tender period end on 29th September 2017, while the contract period spans from 9th November 2017 to 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their market presence in the UK arts and crafts sector. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of art and craft materials would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement focuses on delivering quality products to educational institutions and local authorities that require such resources. The active contract awarded to Bright Ideas and other suppliers highlights a competitive landscape where innovation and reliability are essential for success.

## Notice

A further competition under ESPO framework 128_17 - Art and Craft Paper for the supply of art and craft papers for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Licester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4baa538-8a8f-42a3-b251-b5e0ebee9952 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHT IDEAS; BUDGET PAPER BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; SLATER HARRISON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37823500 - Art and craft paper

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4baa538-8a8f-42a3-b251-b5e0ebee9952

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4baa538-8a8f-42a3-b251-b5e0ebee9952
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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