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Award

23 Dec 2016 at 09:52

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of paints, chalks, crayons, and other art-related materials by the buying organisation, Espo, for educational purposes. This tender, titled "158_17 - Paints, Chalks and Crayons and other Art-Related Materials", is classified under the industry category of art supplies and is located in Leicester, England. The contract has a total estimated value of £2,600,000 and involves an open procurement method, with the tender stage concluding on the 19th of August, 2016. The contract period is set to commence on the 1st of January, 2017, and will extend until the 31st of March, 2019, with an option to extend the agreement for a further 21 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of educational materials. Companies that manufacture or supply paints, pastels, craft materials, or art tools, including SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure ensures that various suppliers can participate, potentially leading to partnerships and growth in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

158_17 - Paints, Chalks and Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

Notice Description

The supply of paints, chalks crayons and other art-related materials for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will includes: powder, ready-mixed, PVA, washable, glitter, water colours, face-paints, oil based and acrylics, craft paints, inks and dyes for textiles such as glass, fabric and ceramics as well as chalks, crayons and pastels. Lot No: 1 - Paints - Supply of educational art paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester Lot No: 2 - Acrylic Painting System - Supply of artists acrylic paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Inks - Supply of artist inks for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Dyes - Supply of educational art paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 5 - Tools - Supply of art tools for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 6 - Chalks, Crayons, Pastels and Face Paints - Supply of chalks, crayons, pastels and face paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement have the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ff26cf8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e69bc2c-0158-4467-bd83-119313976d65
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LECIESTER
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
16
Supplier Names

Anglo Adhesives & Services Limited

Artstraws Limited

BIC U.K. LIMITED

Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited

Bright Ideas Marketing Limited

Chroma Europe LTD

Colourcraft (C&A) Ltd

Creative Art Products Ltd T/A Scolaquip

Daler-Rowney Limited

Designworks Etc Ltd

Educational Art and Craft Supplies

Habico Limited

Helix Trading Ltd

Major Brushes Ltd

Pentel Stationery Ltd

West Design Products Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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