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title: "990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources"
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# 990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5c39abe-40a2-484c-b809-41bdc39cfb79

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) for the tender titled "990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources." This framework focuses on goods supply for educational settings, specifically within the early years curriculum, and is distinguished by its open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 10 November 2017, and the contract duration spans from 1 March 2018 to 31 March 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £6,000,000, which encompasses various resources, including role play items, manipulatives, and educational equipment, required by public bodies across the UK, particularly in Leicester where ESPO's distribution centre is located.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of educational supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. It is especially suited for companies offering innovative educational resources, toys, and classroom supplies. The use of an eAuction process for subsequent awards further opens competitive avenues for suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of early learning and curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. 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: Role Play Costumes and Play Screens. Lot 2: Puppets and Fabric Learning Products. Lot 3: Early Years Manipulatives. Lot 4: Child Bikes, Trikes and Ride-ons. Lot 5: Maths Manipulatives. Lot 6: Geography Resources. Lot 7: Special Educational Needs. Lot 8: Classroom Resources. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 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 '990_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 10/11/2017. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '990_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 10/11/2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02913c33-29d3-47cb-a165-2e114bdb75d3 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 39 |
| Supplier names | A T LITTLE & SONS LTD TA BROWNS BOOKS FOR STUDENTS; AGENTA EDUCATION; ANKH OF HARROGATE; ARTSTRAWS; AUTOPRESS EDUCATION; BGRP LTD (TRADING AS EDEN LEARNING SPACES; BIGJIGS TOYS; BRIAN CLEGG; CARDINAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES LTD. T/A CRAFTPACKS; CHURCHFIELD EDUCATION PRODUCTS; CICADA EDUCATION; COMMOTION; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; EASTPOINT; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; EDUK8 WORLDWIDE; EQD; GAMEZ GALORE; GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC; LE TOY VAN; LEARN WELL TRADING; LEARNING RESOURCES; LEARNING WITH LINDEN; LIFETIME EDUCATION; MORLEYS (BICESTER; OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP; PLAYLEARN; PRIMO PLAY; PROFILE EDUCATION; RABO TRICYCLES; RUNVISUAL (UK) LTD T/A CGE WORLD GLOBES; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; SPORT AND PLAYBASE; THE GREEN BOARD GAME; THE HIRA; THE PLAY DOCTORS; THE PUPPET; TTS GROUP; WILDGOOSE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 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

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles
- 37510000 - Dolls
- 37522000 - Wheeled toys
- 37524000 - Games
- 37529200 - Riding toys
- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 12:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02913c33-29d3-47cb-a165-2e114bdb75d3
- 12 Oct 2017 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02913c33-29d3-47cb-a165-2e114bdb75d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02913c33-29d3-47cb-a165-2e114bdb75d3
  12th October 2017 - 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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