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title: "182_26 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter"
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# 182_26 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/182-26-creative-materials-card-textiles-and-glitter-ocds-h6vhtk-05095c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "182_26 Creative Materials, Card, Textiles and Glitter". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £2,880,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo-GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,880,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Art and craft paper, Art supplies, Handicraft supplies, Paraffin wax, Sewing needles or knitting needles (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 13 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/182-26-creative-materials-card-textiles-and-glitter-ocds-h6vhtk-05095c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05095c`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/182-26-creative-materials-card-textiles-and-glitter-ocds-h6vhtk-05095c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/182-26-creative-materials-card-textiles-and-glitter-ocds-h6vhtk-05095c#participate

## Description
ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of creative materials, card textiles and glitter, for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will include a wide variety of craft related products.
The Framework is divided into 4 lots.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Collage and Accessories
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37810000, 37820000
- **Delivery regions:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, GG, IM, JE
- **Estimated Value:** £1,272,000
- **Description:** Supply of assorted collage and craft products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Craft Kits and Packs
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 09221200, 19220000, 37810000, 37820000, 39227100
- **Delivery regions:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, GG, IM, JE
- **Estimated Value:** £312,000
- **Description:** Supply of craft products and craft packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Textiles and Protective Covers
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 19200000, 19400000, 37810000, 37820000, 39227100
- **Delivery regions:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, GG, IM, JE
- **Estimated Value:** £1,056,000
- **Description:** Supply of textile and craft products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Craft Paper and Accessories
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37810000, 37823500
- **Delivery regions:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, GG, IM, JE
- **Estimated Value:** £240,000
- **Description:** Supply of craft paper and accessories for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1. Collage and Accessories (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED, BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-91198`, `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-131136`, `GB-FTS-91199`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-140237`, `GB-FTS-151657`, `GB-FTS-149099`
  - Value: £1,272,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/01/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2. Craft Kits and Packs (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **ANGLO BRANDS LIMITED, ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-44111`, `GB-FTS-91198`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-131136`, `GB-FTS-91199`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-140237`, `GB-FTS-151657`
  - Value: £312,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/01/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3. Textiles and Protective Covers (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **ANGLO BRANDS LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, HABICO LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-44111`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-131136`, `GB-FTS-44120`, `GB-FTS-91199`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-140237`, `GB-FTS-151657`, `GB-FTS-44121`
  - Value: £1,056,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/01/2026

- **Award:** Lot 4. Craft Paper and Accessories (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, HABICO LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-131136`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-151657`
  - Value: £240,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/01/2026

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1. Collage and Accessories (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,060,000
  - Signed Date: 13/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Craft Kits and Packs (active)
  - Signed Value: £260,000
  - Signed Date: 13/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Textiles and Protective Covers (active)
  - Signed Value: £880,000
  - Signed Date: 13/02/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 4. Craft Paper and Accessories (active)
  - Signed Value: £200,000
  - Signed Date: 13/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F049604-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-17T15:26:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T00:46:05.475Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05095c