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title: "361_18 Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products"
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# 361_18 Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a41e6fa-74a4-492b-8823-a89ea3a7d10d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "361_18 Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products" was organised by ESPO, based in Leicester, England. This contract falls under the goods category, with an estimated total value of £720,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and it is at the award stage, following a tender period that concluded on 15 August 2018. The contract period is set to commence from 1 October 2018 and will run until 30 September 2019, with the possibility of extending for an additional 36 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of diaries, planners, and related stationery items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is aimed at public bodies, including local authorities and educational establishments across the UK. Businesses offering innovative and competitive products in this sector could effectively position themselves to secure contracts through the subsequent call-off procedures under this framework agreement.

## Notice

Supply of academic and calendar year diaries, planners and associated products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot 1: Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products Lot 2: Academic Year Diaries and Planners The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, 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 '361_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the AMENDED closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 15/08/2018 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '361_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 08/08/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4352c-302e-4804-92ec-069e58d41c90 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; SIMPLY DIARIES; THE SCHOOL PLANNER COMPANY (TRADING AS MIMEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
- 30193000 - Organisers and accessories
- 30193600 - Support for diaries or calendars
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items
- 30199791 - Wall planners
- 30199792 - Calendars

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2018 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4352c-302e-4804-92ec-069e58d41c90
- 31 Jul 2018 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192a1828-4973-413d-9ef6-31e32bdaecf2
- 11 Jul 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192a1828-4973-413d-9ef6-31e32bdaecf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f4352c-302e-4804-92ec-069e58d41c90
  1st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192a1828-4973-413d-9ef6-31e32bdaecf2
  31st July 2018 - 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

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