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title: "995_16 Curriculum Resources"
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# 995_16 Curriculum Resources

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f59c8d79-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "995_16 Curriculum Resources" contract is being conducted by Espo, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on educational equipment and games. The award has been made with a total value of £95,000 and is part of an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2016 and will conclude on 31st March 2017. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 10th December 2015, following an earlier tender deadline that ended on 20th November 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the educational supplies sector, particularly those who can supply curriculum resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement process. Companies that provide educational equipment, games, or related services will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and fulfilling orders from a diverse range of public sector clients across the UK.

## Notice

Supply of Curriculum Resources to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8026a0fb-8924-4215-b2f4-fbbc97d70476 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | CARDINAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES LTD T/A CRAFTPACKS; EA COMBS; EQD; HELIX TRADING; INDIGO WORLDWIDE; JOHN CRANE; MORLEYS (BICESTER) LTD T/A INVICTA EDUCATION; PRIMO PLAY; SPORT AND PLAYBASE; TALKING PRODUCTS; VICTORIA GRANT; YOUTH SPORT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 37524000 - Games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8026a0fb-8924-4215-b2f4-fbbc97d70476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8026a0fb-8924-4215-b2f4-fbbc97d70476
  3rd November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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