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title: "361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e1e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESPO"
published: "2023-10-17"
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# 361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1e4

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## Summary

The contracting process is for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body operating in the UK. The tender, titled "361_23 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products," falls under the goods category and involves multiple lots for different products. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active status, with a value of £816,000. The deadline for submissions is August 14, 2023. This presents an opportunity for businesses to supply diary-related products to ESPO and can be particularly appealing to SMEs due to the multiple lots available for bidding.

The procurement process, led by ESPO, is in the active tender stage for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners, and Associated Products. The framework agreement has the potential to extend for up to 36 months, providing long-term business opportunities. Companies in the stationery and paper products industry are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract awards have already been made for the lots, with active suppliers including Collins Debden Limited, Simply Diaries Limited, Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, and Mimeo Limited. This presents a growth opportunity for businesses to engage with ESPO for diary-related supply contracts.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Calendar Year Diaries

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Academic Year Diaries

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Calendars and Associated Products

Supply of Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030642-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £816,000 |
| Lots value | £816,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £496,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; COLLINS DEBDEN; MIMEO; SIMPLY DIARIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers
- 30193000 - Organisers and accessories
- 30193600 - Support for diaries or calendars
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030642-2023
- 14 Jul 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020254-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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