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title: "162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials"
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# 162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cff52891-ea0a-4598-bea0-92f0bbbd092b

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Espo, located in Leicester, England, has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process titled "162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials." This procurement falls under the goods category and includes the supply of various modelling materials like air drying and kiln drying clays, glazes, construction materials, and tools, intended for educational use. The primary goods classification is Straw (CPV 03114100), with additional classifications including Sand and Clay, Handicraft and Art Supplies, Tiles, Wire Products, Enamels, and Glazes. The estimated contract value is £2,000,000, covering the period from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for up to 23 months.

This framework agreement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the specific suitability requirements. The comprehensive range of materials required, including specialised items like soft modelling dough and construction tools, provides an avenue for businesses in the manufacturing, industrial supplies, and educational resources industries to compete. The open procedure procurement method ensures transparency and competitive bidding. Successful suppliers must maintain financial stability, evidenced by bi-annual reviews, to prevent any detrimental changes in their financial standing. This tender can open doors for businesses aiming to secure long-term partnerships with Espo and expand their market reach in the educational sector.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays and Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Silver and Modelling Sand and Construction Materials including Foam, Wood for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and Direct Delivery to the ESPO Customer. Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles Lot 3 - Construction Materials Lot 4 - Tools Lot 5 - Play Sand The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that there is no material detrimental change in their financial standing and/or their credit rating (as determined by use of a Credit Reference Agency). Bi-annual review meetings will be held.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21441e-4498-4cd6-b5d6-8916d50c89f6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY; ARTSTRAWS MFG; DALER-ROWNEY; DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY DRYAD EDUCATION; MAJOR BRUSHES; PENNINE AGGREGATES; WIGSTON PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03114100 - Straw
- 14200000 - Sand and clay
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 44111700 - Tiles
- 44310000 - Wire products
- 44812100 - Enamels and glazes

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21441e-4498-4cd6-b5d6-8916d50c89f6
- 9 Sep 2024 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc07dee-5bcd-4060-b34b-eae712676215
- 6 Aug 2024 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc07dee-5bcd-4060-b34b-eae712676215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca21441e-4498-4cd6-b5d6-8916d50c89f6
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc07dee-5bcd-4060-b34b-eae712676215
  9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '162_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009893-2025
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/

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