Planning

161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools

ESPO

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Planning

25 Jun 2018 at 08:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body located in Leicester, England. The title of the tender is "161_19 - Artist Grounds, Brushes and Painting Tools," which falls under the industry category of art materials and accessories. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £2.6 million, inclusive of the framework agreement's potential extension for a further 23 months. The contract period is set from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2021, with plans for future notices, the next being on 2nd July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, specifically those that can provide items such as artist brushes, painting tools, and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement is designed for use by various public bodies, including local authorities and educational institutions across the UK. This broad scope of eligible users enhances the competitive landscape, positioning suppliers of art materials to potentially expand their market reach through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools

Notice Description

Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. 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 & Equipment Lot 3: Artist Books and Pads Lot 4: Artist paper, Canvasses and Wooden Easels Lot 5: Drying Racks and Metal Easels Lot 6: Portfolios Lot 7: Pots, Palettes and Jars The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e392c643-3e5a-4714-bb88-ec126ad7917e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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

CPV Codes

19212310 - Canvas items

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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