This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2019 at 15:19

Tender

10 Sep 2019 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for a framework titled "158s_20 Paints and Art Materials", aimed at supplying various art supplies including paints, inks, and tools, primarily for delivery to their Distribution Centre in Leicester, East Midlands. This open procurement method has an estimated total value of £100,000 and operates under an open procedure with a tender period that ended on 20 September 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2021, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing art supplies. Businesses engaged in the manufacture or distribution of paints and art materials, including artists' and students' supplies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on a variety of products within the arts sector allows for a diverse range of suppliers to be involved, fostering competition and innovation in the marketplace.

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Notice Title

158s_20 Paints and Art Materials

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of paints and art materials for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Paints, Inks, Dyes, Tools, Pastels and Face Paints . The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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 '158s_20' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note the closing time/date for the submission of tenders is 12:00, 20/09/2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afab2f48-c206-4038-8ad5-f10a0b6bafae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a767389-e6b0-4e8e-9896-e99eeb5520e7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

37822400 - Pastels

44810000 - Paints

44812000 - Artists' paints

44812200 - Oil and water paints

44812210 - Oil paints

44812220 - Water paints

44812300 - Students' paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited

Colourcraft (C&A) Ltd

Creative Art Products Ltd T/A Scolaquip

Daler-Rowney Limited

Major Brushes Ltd

West Design Products Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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