Published date: 28 February 2023

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


Closing: 26 September 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Pouches and wallets - 18923000

  • Binders - 22851000

  • Folders - 22852000

    • Clipboards - 30191130

    • Pencil holders - 30192134

    • Stationery - 30192700

    • Ring binders - 30197210

    • Paper stationery and other items - 30199000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£15,000,000

Procurement reference

50_23

Published date

28 February 2023

Closing date

26 September 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 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

Framework for the supply of ring binders, box files, manilla files and folders and dividers along with plastic filing, presentation and storage products including punched pockets, plastic pocket wallets, plastic files, display books, pencil and document cases, desktop products, book covers, clip boards and carry cases for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and book bags for delivery direct to end user establishments.

Lot 1 - Punch Pockets
Lot 2 - Plastic Pocket Wallets
Lot 3 - Plastic Files and Display Products
Lot 4 - Pencil and Document Cases
Lot 5 - Desktop Products
Lot 6 - Book Covers
Lot 7 - Clipboards and Carry Cases
Lot 8 - Manila document wallets and folders
Lot 9 - Lever Arch Files and Ring Binders
Lot 10 - Dividers
Lot 11 - Suspension Files
Lot 12 - Book Bags

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents.

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

50_23 Office Filing, Presentation and Storage Products

  • Opportunity
  • Published 25 August 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

20 January 2023

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£6,872,664

This contract was awarded to 18 suppliers.

ACCO UK Limited

Address

Oxford House, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8SZ

Reference

Companies House number: 00197754

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Banner Group Limited

Address

1st Floor, 1 Europa Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1XT

Reference

Companies House number: 05510758

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

BDS Office Limited

Address

Unit 4, Arndale Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7HD

Reference

Companies House number: 02817644

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Address

Ibson House, Eastern Way, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, Suffolk, IP32 7AB

Reference

Companies House number: 03077300

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Cromwell Polythene Limited

Address

1 Glentrool Avenue, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6RE

Reference

Companies House number: 02230104

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Durable (UK) Limited

Address

10 Nimrod Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7SH

Reference

Companies House number: 01717136

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

eco-eco Stationery Limited

Address

Unit 1 Lye Valley Industrial Estate, Bromley Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8HX

Reference

Companies House number: 09775401

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

ExaClair Limited

Address

Oldmedow Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4LW

Reference

Companies House number: 00118112

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Flipfile Limited

Address

Unit 4, Arndale Road, Lineside Industrial Estate, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7HD

Reference

Companies House number: 02212020

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Gilmex International Limited

Address

Unit 40, The IO Centre, Armstrong Road, The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London, SE18 6RS

Reference

Companies House number: 00399820

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Hamelin Brands Limited

Address

Kings Warren Business Park, Red Lodge, Suffolk, IP28 8WG

Reference

Companies House number: 05680323

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Pentel (Stationery) Limited

Address

Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT

Reference

Companies House number: 00997644

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

PLASTOREG Smidt GmbH

Address

Eastlight Factory, Ashton Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LR

Reference

Companies House number: BR015774

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Pukka Pads 2000 Limited

Address

312 Bournemouth Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9AP

Reference

Companies House number: 03672709

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Rapesco Office Products PLC

Address

1 Connections Business Park, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5DF

Reference

Companies House number: 00634473

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Snopake Limited

Address

Brook House, 54a Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 2FX

Reference

Companies House number: 02143057

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Texet Sales Limited

Address

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

Reference

Companies House number: 01656138

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Tiger Stationery Limited

Address

Brandon Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B64 7BJ

Reference

Companies House number: 08542970

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/