128_26 Art Papers and Board
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
39
Lots
8
Published
05 May 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- 128_26
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2027Possible extension to 28 Feb 2030
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.
- CPV classifications
- 3782000022993400229900003019764539162000
- Contract locations
- UK, United KingdomGG, GuernseyIM, Isle of ManJE, Jersey
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 80.00% |
| Non-Price | — | quality | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 8 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulk Paper Packs | — | complete |
| 2 | Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper | — | complete |
| 3 | Sugar and Crepe Paper | — | complete |
| 4 | Miscellaneous Paper | — | complete |
| 5 | Recycled Tinted Dyed Card | — | complete |
Award 1· 5 suppliers
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Award 2· 6 suppliers
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Award 3· 8 suppliers
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Award 4· 5 suppliers
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Award 5· 1 supplier
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Award 6· 7 suppliers
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Award 7· 5 suppliers
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Award 8· 2 suppliers
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Total lots
8
Awarded
8
Estimated total
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Awarded total
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Bulk Paper Packs
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
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CPV
Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
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CPV
Sugar and Crepe Paper
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
Estimated
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CPV
Miscellaneous Paper
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
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CPV
Recycled Tinted Dyed Card
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
Estimated
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CPV
Virgin Tinted Dyed Card
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
Estimated
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CPV
Coated Card
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
Estimated
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CPV
Mount Board and Foam Board
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2027
Estimated
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CPV
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes | contract | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
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| Framework Agreement for the Supply of Office Stationery | contract | — | 14 Mar 2025 |
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| HCC08/23- Framework Agreement For The Supply of Art and Craft Materials, Art Papers, and Adhesives | contract | — | 11 Jan 2024 |