Published date: 14 February 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 28 October 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Softwood - 03415000

  • Glues - 24910000

  • Electronic components - 31711100

    • Game kits - 37524900

    • Educational equipment - 39162000

    • Knives - 39241100

    • Sewing machines - 42715000

    • Hand tools - 44511000

    • Paints - 44810000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£2,400,000

Procurement reference

199_23

Published date

14 February 2023

Closing date

28 October 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in schools.

Requirements include the supply of:
• Construction Kits
• Modelling Kits and Educational Sets
• Coding and Robotics, Educational Sets
• Badge Making Equipment
• D&T Components
• Electronics Equipment and Components
• Tool, Accessories and Furniture
• Glue Guns and Glue Sticks
• Spray Paints

Lot 1 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, Coding and Robotics Educational Sets, Badge Making Equipment, D&T Components, Electronics Equipment and Components, Tools, Accessories and Furniture

Lot 2 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, D&T Components, Glue Guns and Glue Sticks, Spray Paints

Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total value stated includes the option period.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

  • Opportunity
  • Published 28 September 2022

Additional text

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Award information

Awarded date

27 January 2023

Contract start date

1 January 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£2,400,000

This contract was awarded to 8 suppliers.

ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED

Address

Civic Industrial Estate, Homefield Road
HAVERHILL
Suffolk
CB9 8QP
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 00181634

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

ARTSTRAWS LIMITED

Address

Wyndham Court, Swansea Enterprise Park
SA6 8RB
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 01690507

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

COMMOTION LIMITED

Address

Commotion House, Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA

Reference

Companies House number: 01748507

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

BADGES LIMITED

Address

4 The Office Village, Forder Way, Cygnet Park Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8GX

Reference

Companies House number: 06259169

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Also known as eBadges and Enterprise Products (EU)

MAGFORMERS UK LIMITED

Address

The Weston Centre, Weston Road, Crewe, CW1 6FL

Reference

Companies House number: 09386937

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

Address

Unit C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY

Reference

Companies House number: 03842481

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

TEXET SALES LIMITED

Address

Elizabeth House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Manchester, M8 8JJ

Reference

Companies House number: 01656138

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

TILGEAR

Address

Langley House, Station Road, Standon, Hertfordshire, SG11 1QN

Reference

No reference - partnership

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

https://www.espo.org/