990_18 Supply of Early Years & Curriculum Resources

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. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot 1: Role Play Costumes and Play Screens. Lot 2: Puppets and Fabric Learning Products. Lot 3: Early Years Manipulatives. Lot 4: Child Bikes, Trikes and Ride-ons. Lot 5: Maths Manipulatives. Lot 6: Geography Resources. Lot 7: Special Educational Needs. Lot 8: Classroom Resources. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '990_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 10/11/2017.