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title: "236_19 - Matting"
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# 236_19 - Matting

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b342450f-eeba-4326-8d9d-89db958bd2b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) seeking suppliers for the "236_19 - Matting" contract, which covers a variety of matting products for educational and public sector use. This open tender process is aimed at acquiring entrance, logo, outdoor, protection, and learning mats, representing a total estimated value of £1,040,000. The tender period ended on 31 August 2018, with a contract period beginning on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The framework agreement offers the possibility of extending for an additional 24 months and is accessible to various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in supplying furniture and cleaning products. Companies that manufacture or distribute matting solutions, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate in this tender process. The facilitated eAuction process for subsequent contracts may also benefit innovative and competitive suppliers looking to engage with public sector clients, enhancing their market presence through collaborative opportunities offered by ESPO.

## Notice

The supply of a range of matting including entrance, logo, outdoor, protection and learning mats - to feature in the ESPO catalogue for delivery direct to end user establishments. Lot 1: Entrance, Interior and Safety Mats Lot 2: Logo and Classroom Mats Lot 3 - Learning Mats The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. 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 '236_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 31/08/2018. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '236_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note, the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 31/08/2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97994f5-9434-41a7-841a-27d803b69a9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,040,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | DENIS RAWLINS; KIT FOR KIDS; MASTER MATTING; PROFILE EDUCATION; SPORT AND PLAYBASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97994f5-9434-41a7-841a-27d803b69a9c
- 1 Aug 2018 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92317da9-c532-43d8-b3dc-8157ea10590e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97994f5-9434-41a7-841a-27d803b69a9c
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92317da9-c532-43d8-b3dc-8157ea10590e
  1st August 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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