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title: "154_15 Exercise Books, Exercise Papers, Office Books & Pads"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8709625a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "ESPO"
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# 154_15 Exercise Books, Exercise Papers, Office Books & Pads

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8709625a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Espo, a public sector buying organisation located in Leicester, England, seeking suppliers for the "154_15 Exercise Books, Exercise Papers, Office Books & Pads" project. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically for printed stationery, with a total estimated value of £20 million. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st December 2015 and will conclude on 30th November 2017. The tender period has ended, with the award made on 11th December 2015, providing a two-year extension option for the successful applicants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the stationery and educational supplies sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality exercise books and papers, as well as those prepared to engage in an eAuction process, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract's substantial estimated value and the possibility of extending contract terms create a conducive environment for business growth within this space.

## Notice

Supply of exercise books & papers for educational use, as well as manuscript, shorthand and duplicate books for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5510c2-c19b-4791-843e-ecae5435c14f |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | HAMELIN BRANDS; NUCO INTERNATIONAL; SUPPLIES TEAM SOLUTIONS T/A BANNER; TIGER STATIONERY; WILLIAM SINCLAIR & SONS (STATIONERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5510c2-c19b-4791-843e-ecae5435c14f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5510c2-c19b-4791-843e-ecae5435c14f
  28th August 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

## Provenance

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