--- title: "991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2021-09-27" --- # 991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb8ce41-16d1-4783-9e60-2bce31370412.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for the tender titled "991_22 - Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges" in the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on educational resources. The contract is located in Leicester, United Kingdom, and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 31st August 2021. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £24,000,000, with a minimum value of £12,000,000. The contract period is set from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 23 months. Bids were accepted until 12:00 noon on 7th October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational materials, toys, and curriculum resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging them to join the competitive landscape. Suitable suppliers could include manufacturers and distributors of classroom supplies, outdoor play equipment, educational furniture, and related curriculum products. Companies that can deliver high-quality, innovative educational resources will be well-positioned to engage with this contract and expand their business footprint in the education 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. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Lot 1 - Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges Lot 2 - Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges Lot 3 - Classroom Reward Products Lot 4 - Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture Lot 5 - Bikes, Trikes & Ride on Vehicles Lot 6 - Educational Mini White Board Ranges Lot 7 - General Supplementary Curriculum Resources Lot 6 - Children's Aprons & Outdoor Clothing To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '991_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. PLEASE NOTE: Closing date for submission of tenders AMENDED to 12:00 noon, 07/10/2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63bf375-2ec8-414d-8a6e-d98f9bbce5f6 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 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 - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22110000 - Printed books - 30195000 - Boards - 34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 39160000 - School furniture - 39162000 - Educational equipment ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63bf375-2ec8-414d-8a6e-d98f9bbce5f6 - 31 Aug 2021 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8de079-5912-442f-9b8f-85b2b36803b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63bf375-2ec8-414d-8a6e-d98f9bbce5f6 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8de079-5912-442f-9b8f-85b2b36803b0 31st August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org EastMids Tenders portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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