199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

Supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in schools. Requirements include the supply of: • Construction Kits • Modelling Kits and Educational Sets • Coding and Robotics, Educational Sets • Badge Making Equipment • D&T Components • Electronics Equipment and Components • Tool, Accessories and Furniture • Glue Guns and Glue Sticks • Spray Paints Lot 1 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, Coding and Robotics Educational Sets, Badge Making Equipment, D&T Components, Electronics Equipment and Components, Tools, Accessories and Furniture Lot 2 - Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, D&T Components, Glue Guns and Glue Sticks, Spray Paints Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total value stated includes the option period. 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.