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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£1,333,333Add to pipeline

199_27 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

Awarded to AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED (09347228), ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED (00181634), BADGES LIMITED (06259169) - t/a Enterprise Products & ebadges +7 more

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO(buyer)

Published
Published 12 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 4 September 2026
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Overview

Leicestershire County Council (trading as ESPO) is establishing a catalogue framework for the supply of design and technology materials and equipment for use in education settings, divided into 2 lots, with an estimated value of £1.33 million. Goods will be delivered either to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester or direct to customer premises, with a submission deadline of 4 September 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Category

    £633,333Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED (09347228)Won by ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED (00181634)Won by COMMOTION LIMITED (01748507)Won by BADGES LIMITED (06259169) - t/a Enterprise Products & ebadgesWon by LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITED (03005652)Won by TECHSOFT UK LIMITED (02157123)Won by Tilgear (Partnership)

  • Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Sub-Lot

    £700,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED (09347228)Won by ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED (00181634)Won by MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED (03842481)Won by TEXET SALES LIMITED (01656138)Won by Tilgear (Partnership)Won by WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED (11120462) - t/a Wigston Global

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£1,333,333
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 May 2025
Questions by
21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
SoftwoodGluesElectronic componentsGame kitsEducational equipmentKnivesSewing machinesHand tools+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,333,333
Award date
5 November 2026
Contract period
1 January 2027 → 31 March 2028
Contract length
1 year 3 months
Could run to
31 December 2030
Bids received
12
Winners
  • AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED (09347228)
  • ARTHUR HEATH & CO.,LIMITED (00181634)
  • BADGES LIMITED (06259169) - t/a Enterprise Products & ebadges
  • COMMOTION LIMITED (01748507)
  • LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITED (03005652)
  • MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED (03842481)
  • TECHSOFT UK LIMITED (02157123)
  • TEXET SALES LIMITED (01656138)
  • Tilgear (Partnership)
  • WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED (11120462) - t/a Wigston Global

This contract ends on 31 March 2028, or 31 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

12

Open and restricted tenders in Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 26% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

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  • Non-Price (Lot 1)80%

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Market context

Typical award in Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

£189,542

Median of 397 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 7.0× the median.

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO in the last 12 months

39

contracts awarded, worth £5,597,892,273 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    5 August 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    28 May 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    12 May 2025

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