Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 29 Apr 2025, 13:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

128_26 Art Papers and Board

Official notice

Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£7,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Oct 2025awarded 17 Mar 2026
Awarded to Bright Ideas Marketing Limited +12 more8 awards
Framework period 1 yr 1 moends 31 Mar 2027 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of art papers and board, for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and to individual ESPO Customer's premises.

The Framework is divided into 8 lots.

Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 14/04/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

CPV: Art supplies · Card for printing · Corrugated paper or paperboard · Educational equipment · Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
11 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 13 suppliers appointed
Framework period
1 yr 1 mo · up to 4 yrs from 1 Mar 2026
Published description of the framework

It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where Art Papers & Board is required:

Option 1 - Call-off without competition

'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision.

For all Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier(s) as required by ESPO.

Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)

'Calling-off' by conducting a competition (further competitive selection process) amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Bulk Paper PacksAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£360,000

Supply of Bulk Paper Pack products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and direct to ESPO Customers.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £360,000 exc. VAT · £360,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #2Poster, Display and Corrugated PaperAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£2,200,000

Supply of Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and direct to ESPO Customers.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,200,000 exc. VAT · £2,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #3Sugar and Crepe PaperAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£1,280,000

Supply of Sugar and Crepe Paper products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and direct to ESPO Customers.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,280,000 exc. VAT · £1,280,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #4Miscellaneous PaperAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£800,000

Supply of Miscellaneous Paper products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £800,000 exc. VAT · £800,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #5Recycled Tinted Dyed CardAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£600,000

Supply of Recycled Tinted Dyed Card products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £600,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #6Virgin Tinted Dyed CardAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£1,480,000

Supply of Virgin Tinted Dyed Card products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £1,480,000 exc. VAT · £1,480,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #7Coated CardAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£80,000

Supply of Coated Card products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £80,000 exc. VAT · £80,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

Lot #8Mount Board and Foam BoardAwardedRenewal 1 yr 1 moSMEPublished value£200,000

Supply of Mount Board and Foam Board products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1 yr 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £200,000 exc. VAT · £200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 20%Price: 80%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Non-Price: 20%
  • Price: 80%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Non-Price
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “128_26 Art Papers and Board” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Apr 2025, 13:59 BST
Last source update
5 May 2026, 12:17 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Dec 2025
Authority reference
128_26
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-059800
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Art suppliesCard for printingCorrugated paper or paperboardEducational equipmentNewsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
Delivery area in notice
Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050931 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
27 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
20 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗.

Timeline

29 Apr 2025 → 5 May 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 13:59 BST
  2. Market engagement
    18 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST

    The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include:

    1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
    2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
    3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general

    Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use.

    For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:

    (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '128_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.

    Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025.

    In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).

    Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise.

    Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.

    A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Tender notice published391 days ago
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
  4. Clarification questions by366 days ago
    20 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends359 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    27 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by306 days ago
    19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts235 days ago
    1 Mar 2026
  8. Assessment summaries sent206 days ago
    30 Mar 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends194 days ago
    10 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published169 days ago
    5 May 2026, 12:17 BST

Notice history

11 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Apr 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 13:59 BST
    UK2
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 15:22 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
    UK4
  4. Published value updated
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
  5. Status changed to active
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
  6. Procurement method changed
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
  7. Deadline published: 27 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
    25 Sept 2025, 15:33 BST
  8. Contract award notice published
    30 Mar 2026, 15:17 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    30 Mar 2026, 15:17 BST
  10. Contract signature expected
    13 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  11. Contract details notice published
    5 May 2026, 12:17 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

Updated Engagement period end to be 18/07/2025

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-04: 2 releases · 29 Apr 2025, 29 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 138 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1111 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots
Contracts signed 8latest 13 Apr 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Bulk Paper Packs1 award
Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£300,00017 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper1 award
Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£1,833,33317 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Sugar and Crepe Paper1 award
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Educational Advantage LimitedSME, Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME +2 more13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£1,066,66717 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Miscellaneous Paper1 award
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Grosvenor House Papers LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£666,66717 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Recycled Tinted Dyed Card1 award
Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£500,00017 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Virgin Tinted Dyed Card1 award
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Grosvenor House Papers LimitedSME, PLASTOREG Eastlight LimitedSME, ST. MAJEWSKI SP. Z.O.O., Victoria Grant LimitedSME +1 more13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£1,233,33317 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 7 · Coated Card1 award
Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSMELot 7. Coated Card Description13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£66,66717 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 8 · Mount Board and Foam Board1 award
STATIONERY & CRAFT SELECT LTDSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 35 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.£166,66717 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1. Bulk Paper Packs · Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £300,000
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 2. Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper · Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £1,833,333
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 3. Sugar and Crepe Paper · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Educational Advantage LimitedSME, Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME +2 more

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £1,066,667
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 4. Miscellaneous Paper · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Grosvenor House Papers LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £666,667
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 5. Recycled Tinted Dyed Card · Higher Kings Mill LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £500,000
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 6. Virgin Tinted Dyed Card · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Grosvenor House Papers LimitedSME, PLASTOREG Eastlight LimitedSME, ST. MAJEWSKI SP. Z.O.O., Victoria Grant LimitedSME +1 more

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £1,233,333
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 7. Coated Card · Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Budget Paper Supplies LtdSME, Daler-Rowney LimitedSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME, Wigston Paper LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £66,667
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 8. Mount Board and Foam Board · STATIONERY & CRAFT SELECT LTDSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME

    Signed
    13 Apr 2026
    Value
    £166,667
    Period
    13 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
    Options
    ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Bulk Paper Packs5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
2 · Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper7final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one70—
3 · Sugar and Crepe Paper11final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one110—
4 · Miscellaneous Paper10final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one100—
5 · Recycled Tinted Dyed Card4final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one30—
6 · Virgin Tinted Dyed Card9final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one80—
7 · Coated Card5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
8 · Mount Board and Foam Board7final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one70—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDD-1122-TCVN Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

13 commercial parties on the notice
  • AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09347228 Office 7572 321-323 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, London, RM6 6AXContact email
  • BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03077300 Ibson House, Eastern Way, Bury St. Edmunds, East of England, IP32 7ABContact email
  • BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01541108 Arborfield Mill, Glinton Road, Helpston, Peterborough, East of England, PE6 7DHContact email
  • DALER-ROWNEY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00194555 Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Bracknell, South East, RG12 8SSContact email
  • EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05903297 Unit 4 Priory Court, Poulton, Cirencester, South West, GL7 5JBContact email
  • GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02912127 Westmorland Business Park, Kendal, North West, LA9 6NPContact email
  • HIGHER KINGS MILL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07735719 Higher Kings Mill, Cullompton, South West, EX15 1QJContact email
  • PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14839297 Eastlight Factory Ashton Road, Denton, North West, M34 3LRContact email
  • STATIONERY & CRAFT SELECT LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07493968 Unit 2 Hither Green Industrial Estate, Clevedon, South West, BS21 6XTContact email
  • St. Majewski Sp. z o.o.Framework contractorGB-PPON: PRNQ-4988-CTTJ Kredkowa 1, Pruszków, PL, 05-800, PLContact email
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  • TEXET SALES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01656138 5th Floor City Point 701 Chester Road, Stretford, North West, M32 0RWContact email
  • VICTORIA GRANT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01930423 Waterways, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham, North West, OL3 6HTContact email
  • WIGSTON PAPER LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 11120462 Jubilee House Whitwick Business Park, Stenson Road, Coalville, East Midlands, LE67 4NAContact email

Official documents & specifications (29)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsTo tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '128_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastM…
  • Technical specifications tenderTechnical specificationsPlease refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
  • Signed contract contractSigned contractPDF128_26 Framework Agreement
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