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161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2018 at 10:07

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Tender

25 Jul 2018 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "161_19 - Artist Grounds, Brushes and Painting Tools" is being conducted by Espo, based in Leicester, England. This open tender, classified under multiple CPV categories including "Handicraft and art supplies," is aimed at establishing a framework for supplying artist brushes, grounds, and various painting tools. The tender period concluded on 24 August 2018, and the contract period is set from 1 March 2019 to 31 March 2021, with an estimated total value of £2,720,000, which includes an option to extend for an additional 23 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the arts and crafts sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying artist materials, educational supplies, or related goods would be well-suited to engage in this tender. With an eAuction process potentially employed for future call-offs from the framework agreement, competition amongst suppliers could further enhance business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of Supply of Artist brushes, Artist grounds, portfolios, easels and mats for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery. Lot 1: Artist Brushes Lot 2: Painting Tools and Equipment Lot 3: Artist Books, Pads and Papers Lot 4: Canvasses and Wooden Easels Lot 5: Drying Racks and Metal Easels Lot 6: Portfolios Lot 7: Pots, Palettes and Jars An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 24/08/2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b5f25a4-3b86-4d68-9406-3f25a5754427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bd89cd-a3f4-495d-bb36-368a6d1f1c50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

39162000 - Educational equipment

39224210 - Painters' brushes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Daler-Rowney Limited

Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited

Artstraws Limited

Brian Clegg Ltd

Budget Paper Supplies Ltd

Cicada Educational Equipment Limited

Creativity International Ltd

Highgate Plastics Ltd

Major Brushes Ltd

Nuco International Limited

Pentel Stationery Ltd

Profile Education Limited

William Sinclair & Sons (Stationers) Ltd

West Design Products Limited

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