--- title: "182_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-08-22" --- # 182_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed485313-2219-4550-8268-1d7d78578a8b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), focusing on the tender titled "182_18 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter." This procurement falls under the handicraft supplies industry and is located within the administrative regions of the UK. As of now, the tender is in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £2,200,000. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 12:00 noon on 18th September 2017, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1st March 2018, lasting until 31st March 2020, with an option to extend for a further 21 months. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to compete in supplying creative materials, such as textiles and craft products. Interested companies should focus on the ability to deliver various collaging items and specialist craft supplies stipulated across several lots. The open procurement method allows for widespread participation, and businesses within the local authority, educational institutions, and other public sector bodies may find particularly appealing prospects here. ## Notice Framework for the supply of creatives cards, materials and textiles and glitter. Lot 1 - Collage priced by unit. Lot for the supply of collage products including glitter, sequins, bead, wiggly eyes, feathers, pompoms, pipe cleaners and card shapes. Lot 2 - Collage. Lot for the supply of specialist craft products including card products, craft kits, wax products and seasonal products. Lot 3 - Specific crafts & crafts kits. Lot for the supply of specialist craft products including card products, craft kits, wax products and seasonal products. Lot 4 - Textiles & protective covers. Lot for the supply of textiles & protective covers including fabrics and sewing instruments. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value 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 182_18 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 18/09/2017. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 182_18 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 18/09/2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a96b1b5-c651-4393-93bc-76efecd6ad6d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37810000 - Handicraft supplies - 37820000 - Art supplies - 37823500 - Art and craft paper ## Release History - 22 Aug 2017 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a96b1b5-c651-4393-93bc-76efecd6ad6d - 7 Jul 2017 at 08:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58174ddd-e3e7-45a6-8227-c15ef4e9d74c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a96b1b5-c651-4393-93bc-76efecd6ad6d 22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58174ddd-e3e7-45a6-8227-c15ef4e9d74c 7th July 2017 - Future 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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