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28 Feb 2023 at 11:11

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31 Aug 2022 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has issued an open tender for the supply of Artist brushes, grounds, portfolios, easels, and mats under a framework agreement. The procurement process covers multiple lots for different art supplies, offering an opportunity for businesses to bid for specific categories. The tender deadline is 30th September 2022, with a focus on providing goods to various public bodies throughout the UK. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested businesses can access the tender details on the ESPO website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the art supplies industry to expand their reach by supplying goods to a diverse range of public bodies, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services. The framework agreement allows for optional contract extensions, providing long-term business prospects for successful suppliers. With a clear focus on quality and price criteria, businesses specialising in artist materials and related products would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads 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 Information

Lot 1 - Artist Brushes

Lot for the supply of Artists' Brushes

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment

Lot for the supply of Painting Tools and Equipment

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Artist Books

Lot for the supply of Artist Books, Pads and Papers

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Canvasses and Wooden Easels

Lot for the supply of canvasses and wooden easels

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Drying Racks and Metal Easels

Lot for the supply of Drying Racks and Metal Easels

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 6 - Portfolios

Lot for the supply of Portfolios

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 7 - Pots Palettes and Jars

Lot for the supply of Pots, Palettes and Jars

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036484
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005788-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

37820000 - Art supplies

37821000 - Artists' brushes

37823500 - Art and craft paper

37823800 - Multi-ply paper and paperboard

39162000 - Educational equipment

39224210 - Painters' brushes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,876,420 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
15
Supplier Names

Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited

Artstraws Limited

Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited

Budget Paper Supplies Limited

Cicada Education Equipment Limited

Daler-Rowney Limited

ExaClair Limited

Major Brushes Limited

Pentel (Stationery) Limited

Profile Education Limited

Seawhite of Brighton Limited

Targ8 Limited

West Design Products Limited

William Sinclair & Sons (Stationers) Limited

eMould(UK) Limited

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