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title: "162_17 Clays, Glazes and Modelling"
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# 162_17 Clays, Glazes and Modelling

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f978d94-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation ESPO, which is based in Leicester, and pertains to the tender titled "162_17 Clays, Glazes and Modelling." This framework agreement is focused on supplying various clay and glazing products, including modelling clays, construction materials, and craft supplies. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,200,000, and it is classified under the industry categories of "Straw and forage" as well as "Handicraft and art supplies." The tender period concluded on 19 August 2016, and the contract is set to last from 1 January 2017 until 31 March 2019, with an option to extend for an additional 21 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of art and craft materials, construction supplies, and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement guidelines encourage inclusive competition. Companies specializing in modelling materials, construction items, and creative supplies are encouraged to explore this framework, as subsequent call-off contracts may be awarded through an eAuction process following the reopening of competition amongst framework parties.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays, Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Construction Materials including Foam, Wood, Craft Materials and Accessories, Silver Sand and Modelling Sand for the delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customers' establishments. Lot No: 1 - Doughs, Clays & Moulding - Supply of doughs, clays and moulding products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Glazes, Additives & Tiles - Supply of glazes, additives and tiles for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Construction Materials - Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Tools & Moulds - Supply of tools and moulds for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 5 - Sand - Supply of play and coloured sand for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. 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/24bb0d4d-1ca7-4c5d-9761-403ac8b756d9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | LECIESTER |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | ARTSTRAWS; CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LTD, T/A SCOLAQUIP; DESIGNWORKS ETC; MAJOR BRUSHES; NEWCLAY PRODUCTS; PENNINE AGGREGATES; POTTERYCRAFTS; STAEDTLER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03114000 - Straw and forage
- 14200000 - Sand and clay
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 44111000 - Building materials
- 44310000 - Wire products
- 44812000 - Artists' paints

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bb0d4d-1ca7-4c5d-9761-403ac8b756d9
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc215060-acf5-488e-a3d8-fc2b971f0519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bb0d4d-1ca7-4c5d-9761-403ac8b756d9
  13th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc215060-acf5-488e-a3d8-fc2b971f0519
  25th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

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