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title: "61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers"
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# 61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab1924b2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England, seeking suppliers for the framework titled "61_16 Supply of Pens and Markers." This tender falls under the office supplies category, specifically relating to writing instruments, and has a total estimated value of £16,000,000. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2016, while the contract is scheduled to start on 3 February 2017 and run until 31 March 2019. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing various public sector users throughout the UK to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their business by supplying writing instruments to a wide range of public sector clients, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services. Suppliers able to provide various types of pens and markers are encouraged to engage, particularly those with capacity for large-scale delivery given the extensive distribution requirements outlined in the procurement.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Writing Instruments including but limited to ballpoint pens, roller ball pens, OHP pens, calligraphy pens, dry wipe board markers, fabric pens, fibre tipped pens, flipchart markers, fountain pens, handwriting pens, highlighter pens and multi-use markers for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1: The Supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 2: The Supply of writing instruments including ESPO's Smart Buy range, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 21 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 the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal 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/278adf26-5bb7-4e09-852f-a6fbe65c3509 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2016 |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | BIC; CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LIMITED T/A SCOLAQUIP; EASTPOINT; EDDING; HAINENKO; HELIX TRADING; MANUSCRIPT PEN; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; PENTEL STATIONERY; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER (UK; THE PILOT PEN CO (UK; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 37822000 - Drawing pens
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39292400 - Writing instruments

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278adf26-5bb7-4e09-852f-a6fbe65c3509
- 22 Feb 2017 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cde0-27e1-4bbe-baec-191263790fb1
- 28 Nov 2016 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cde0-27e1-4bbe-baec-191263790fb1
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f007e66-0af6-4918-8a3a-119dcf915dd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278adf26-5bb7-4e09-852f-a6fbe65c3509
  22nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e61cde0-27e1-4bbe-baec-191263790fb1
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f007e66-0af6-4918-8a3a-119dcf915dd8
  16th May 2016 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

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