Published date: 7 July 2017

This notice was replaced on 22 August 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 22 August 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Handicraft supplies - 37810000

  • Art supplies - 37820000

  • Art and craft paper - 37823500

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,200,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN285226-02585368

Published date

7 July 2017

Approach to market date

21 July 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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.

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-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 182_18, (d) Express an interest.

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.


More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2018/2019 £550,000
2019/2020 £550,000

Links

Additional text

To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 182_18, (d) Express an interest.

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.


About the buyer

Contact name

Miss Safiya Paul

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1162944014

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/