- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges
- Lot 2. Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges
- Lot 3. Classroom Reward Products
- Lot 4. Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture
- Lot 5. Bikes, Trikes & Ride on Vehicles
- Lot 6. Educational Mini White Board Ranges
- Lot 7. General Supplementary Curriculum Resources
- Lot 8. Children’s Aprons & Outdoor Clothing
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
Contact
Catalogue Procurement Team
Telephone
+44 7584113396
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF21 - Leicester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
991_22 – Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Product Ranges
Reference number
991_22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Framework for the supply of early learning and curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.
To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity ‘991_22’ d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £24,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22114000 - Dictionaries, maps, music books and other books
- 22114100 - Dictionaries
- 22114200 - Atlases
- 22114300 - Maps
- 37523000 - Puzzles
- 37524000 - Games
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of curriculum ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37520000 - Toys
- 37521000 - Toy musical instruments
- 37522000 - Wheeled toys
- 37523000 - Puzzles
- 37524000 - Games
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 37527000 - Toy trains and vehicles
- 37529000 - Inflatable and riding toys
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of early learning ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £8,800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Classroom Reward Products
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips
- 30192153 - Phrase stamps
- 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
- 30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of classroom reward products for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Outdoor Play & Garden Furniture
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 39142000 - Garden furniture
- 39160000 - School furniture
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of early outdoor play and garden furniture for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bikes, Trikes & Ride on Vehicles
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles
- 37522000 - Wheeled toys
- 37529200 - Riding toys
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of bikes, trikes and ride on vehicles suitable for ages 2-7 years and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Educational Mini White Board Ranges
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195900 - Whiteboards and magnetic boards
- 30195910 - Whiteboards
- 30195912 - Whiteboard easels
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of educational mini white board ranges and desktop easels, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Supplementary Curriculum Resources
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22114300 - Maps
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39298600 - Globes
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of supplementary curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Children’s Aprons & Outdoor Clothing
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18221000 - Waterproof clothing
- 35113430 - Safety vests
- 35113440 - Reflective vests
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of children’s aprons and outdoor clothing for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2022
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
30 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
7 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.