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title: "361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products"
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# 361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9af32bb0-adf4-4735-9fe5-813188646b1b

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## Summary

The buying organization Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products to Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, Collins Debden Limited, Mimeo Limited, and Simply Diaries Limited. The procurement process is now complete, with a total estimated value of £496,000. The contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender deadline was on 14th August 2023.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for SMEs and other qualified suppliers who specialise in goods related to diaries or personal organisers, support for diaries or calendars, and paper stationery. Companies interested in supplying Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products should consider engaging with central purchasing bodies and public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, and more. Utilising the framework agreement can provide ongoing contract opportunities and potentially contribute to financial stability.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1 - Calendar year diaries Lot 2 - Academic year diaries Lot 3 - Calendars and associated products The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922c7c-87f5-4ff3-aff9-6be8710cc56e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £816,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,000 |
| 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 | BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; COLLINS DEBDEN; MIMEO; SIMPLY DIARIES |

## 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
- 30193600 - Support for diaries or calendars
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922c7c-87f5-4ff3-aff9-6be8710cc56e
- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336fb486-4c03-456c-a059-804ecd0e0016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922c7c-87f5-4ff3-aff9-6be8710cc56e
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336fb486-4c03-456c-a059-804ecd0e0016
  14th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030642-2023
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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