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title: "128_17 Art and Craft Papers"
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# 128_17 Art and Craft Papers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f9938eb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the framework titled "128_17 Art and Craft Papers", managed by Espo, based in Leicester, England. This open procedure aims to supply art supplies, with a total estimated value of £4,800,000. The contract period is set to start on 1 January 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2019, with an option to extend for an additional 21 months. The deadline for submission of tenders was on 5 August 2016, with delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and individual customer establishments across various regions, including the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the arts and craft supplies sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in the production and supply of various types of paper, such as bulk art and craft paper packs, poster paper, and decorative paper products, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this framework could lead to increased visibility and growth for potential suppliers within the educational and artistic communities.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of art and craft papers for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 1 - Supply of bulk art and craft paper packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 2 - Supply of poster, display and corrugated paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Supply of sugar, tissue and crepe paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Supply of miscellaneous art and craft paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated values stated include 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/cb8799cc-eeca-4e65-a0a9-b197763cd2df |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE LEARNING & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; ALLEN GLENOLD; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; FOLEX; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HIGHER KINGS MILL; R.H. RITCHINGS; SLATER HARRISON; VICTORIA GRANT; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WIGSTON PAPER & BOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37820000 - Art supplies

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8799cc-eeca-4e65-a0a9-b197763cd2df
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6509927f-2b3d-4452-afe6-79919ef4e6ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8799cc-eeca-4e65-a0a9-b197763cd2df
  22nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6509927f-2b3d-4452-afe6-79919ef4e6ee
  7th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

## Provenance

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