Espo · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of Design and Technology Materials and Equipment for Schools

Awarded 01 Jan 2023

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Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 3mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

Espo awarded a contract to Arthur Heath & Co., Limited, Artstraws Limited, Commotion Limited, Badges Limited, Magformers UK Limited, Major Brushes Limited, Texet Sales Limited, and Tilgear for the supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in schools.

The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 includes construction kits, modelling kits and educational sets, coding and robotics educational sets, badge making equipment, D&T components, electronics equipment and components, and tools, accessories and furniture; Lot 2 includes construction kits, modelling kits and educational sets, D&T components, glue guns and glue sticks, and spray paints.

Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.

The framework agreement has an option to extend for up to a further 21 months, and the total value of AUD 2,400,000 includes the option period.

Ongoing contract monitoring procedures will be applied following award to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained, with regular credit rating checks using Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed against a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage, and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

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