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title: "162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc"
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# 162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc

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## Summary

ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the “162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials” contract. This framework agreement covers the supply of various modelling clays, glazes, soft modelling dough, sand, and construction materials, primarily for educational purposes. The procurement process was initiated in 2024, and the contracts were awarded in March 2025. The framework agreement is for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and includes multiple lots, each focusing on different materials such as doughs, clays, glazes, tiles, construction materials, tools, and play sand. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and has the option to extend for up to an additional 23 months.

This framework offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in educational and art supplies. Suppliers of clays, glazes, construction materials, and associated tools can benefit from long-term contracts and stable demand from ESPO's broad network of customers. Companies like A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED, DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED, and PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED, who have been successfully awarded the contracts, demonstrate the kind of organisations that are a good fit for this procurement. Businesses providing high-quality materials at competitive prices are well-suited to leverage this framework to expand their market presence and increase their revenue streams.

## 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 Information

Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding

Supply of doughs, clays and moulding products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles

Supply of glazes, additives and tiles for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Construction Materials

Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Tools

Supply of tools and moulds for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Play Sand

Supply of play and coloured sand for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009893-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 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 | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## 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 | 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
- 14211000 - Sand
- 14221000 - Clay
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 44111700 - Tiles
- 44310000 - Wire products
- 44812100 - Enamels and glazes

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009893-2025
- 9 Sep 2024 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028751-2024
- 6 Aug 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024647-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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