Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
UK
Contact person: Catalogue Procurement Team
E-mail: tenders@espo.org
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.espo.org/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Local Authority Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
157_24 Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials
Reference number: 157_24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30192130
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and sketching materials including drawing and colouring pencil ranges for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
14 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - ESPO SmartBuy Branded Pencils and Drawing Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192100
30192130
30192133
30192700
39292300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of ESPO's private label pencils, colouring pencils, sharpeners and erasers for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Pencils and Drawing Mediums
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192130
30192131
30192132
30192700
37822000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of everyday colour pencils, premium colour pencils, HB pencils, mechanical pencils, graphite sketching pencils, carbon, graphite and charcoal pencils to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Drawing Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192100
30192130
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of erasers, hand held pencils sharpeners and drawing aids to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Desktop Sharpeners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192133
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of manual and electric desktop sharpeners to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-028658
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - ESPO SmartBuy Branded Pencils and Drawing Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hainenko Limited
01096654
284 Chase Road, London, N14 6HF
UK
NUTS: UKI5
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Pencils and Drawing Mediums
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACCO UK Limited
00197754
Millennium House, 65 Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QG
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC UK Limited
00389090
Chaplin House, Widewater Place, Moorhall Road, Harefield, London, UB9 6NS
UK
NUTS: UKI7
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
00194555
Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eastpoint Global Ltd
11716903
Minerva House, Galahad Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RU
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gem Imports Limited
07329987
2 Athena Way, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0FQ
UK
NUTS: UKE3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hainenko Limited
01096654
284 Chase Road, London, N14 6HF
UK
NUTS: UKI5
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helix Trading Limited
07892742
Building 92 The Pensett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY16 7FP
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jakar International Limited
00495767
Unit 410, Centennial Avenue, Centennial Park, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3TJ
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Brands UK Limited
00104102
Halifax Avenue, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKG2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STABILO International GmbH
FC027773
UK Sales office, Building 1, Concorde Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4BY
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staedtler UK Limited
00797272
1st Floor, 31 Oldfield Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF35 5LJ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St.Majewski sp. z o.o.
0000490814
ul. Kredkowa 1, 05-800 Pruszkow, Poland
PL
NUTS: PL9
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targ8 Limited
06250500
497 Rochfords Gardens, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5XF
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Stoner Supplies Limited
07197528
Carlinghow Mills, 501 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
02723202
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4RJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Drawing Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACCO UK Limited
00197754
Millennium House, 65 Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QG
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
00194555
Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hainenko Limited
01096654
284 Chase Road, London, N14 6HF
UK
NUTS: UKI5
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helix Trading Limited
07892742
Building 92 The Pensett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY16 7FP
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jakar International Limited
00495767
Unit 410, Centennial Avenue, Centennial Park, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3TJ
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rapesco Office Products PLC
00634473
One Connections Business Park, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5DF
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Snopake Brands Limited
13328011
Brook House, 54a Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 2FX
UK
NUTS: UKI7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staedtler UK Limited
00797272
1st Floor, 31 Oldfield Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF35 5LJ
UK
NUTS: UKL1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St.Majewski sp. z o.o.
0000490814
ul. Kredkowa 1, 05-800 Pruszkow, Poland
PL
NUTS: PL9
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targ8 Limited
06250500
497 Rochfords Gardens, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5XF
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Stoner Supplies Limited
07197528
Carlinghow Mills, 501 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
02723202
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4RJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Desktop Sharpeners
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
00194555
Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eastpoint Global Ltd
11716903
Minerva House, Galahad Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RU
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helix Trading Limited
07892742
Building 92 The Pensett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY16 7FP
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jakar International Limited
00495767
Unit 410, Centennial Avenue, Centennial Park, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3TJ
UK
NUTS: UKH2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rapesco Office Products PLC
00634473
One Connections Business Park, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5DF
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Snopake Brands Limited
13328011
Brook House, 54a Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 2FX
UK
NUTS: UKI7
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Targ8 Limited
06250500
497 Rochfords Gardens, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5XF
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Stoner Supplies Limited
07197528
Carlinghow Mills, 501 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 280 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.justice.gov.uk/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/03/2024