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title: "FCTRFQ01/20-01 Catalogue Distribution Services"
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# FCTRFQ01/20-01 Catalogue Distribution Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0ef95e2-883c-4146-894e-35a9e9078ca6

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by ESPO, based in Leicester, United Kingdom, for the contract titled "FCTRFQ01/20-01 Catalogue Distribution Services." This tender falls under the industry category of printing and delivery services, with an estimated total value of £120,000. The procurement is at the award stage, having been published on 31 January 2020, and the contract period commenced on 1 March 2020 and will conclude on 28 February 2021. Suppliers were required to submit their tenders by noon on 20 February 2020, following an open procedure for tendering.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in printing, distribution, or related logistics can find this contract particularly appealing, as it aims to appoint a service provider to manage catalogue distribution. Businesses with the capacity to fulfil delivery operations across various regions, including the UK and Europe, are well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

ESPO is looking to appoint one Service Provider to fulfil its catalogue distribution requirements. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ01/20-01 Catalogue Distribution Services' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value includes the option period. Please note the closint time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/02/2020. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ01/20-01 Catalogue Distribution Services' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2323ca8-9e18-4193-a52c-96fcf8a602d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIPOST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2323ca8-9e18-4193-a52c-96fcf8a602d5
- 31 Jan 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a6b0bb-756f-44c9-a8fe-b140b7d31ff5
- 31 Jan 2020 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8541ed12-f778-4261-8e34-0e8d36259a46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2323ca8-9e18-4193-a52c-96fcf8a602d5
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a6b0bb-756f-44c9-a8fe-b140b7d31ff5
  31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8541ed12-f778-4261-8e34-0e8d36259a46
  31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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