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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 09:48

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, has initiated an open procurement for the supply of paints, chalks, crayons, and other art-related materials intended for educational use. The procurement, titled "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials," falls under the goods category and is structured into seven lots, including poster paints, artists' paints, acrylic paint systems, inks, dyes, tools, and chalks, pastels, etc., with delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 August 2024 and the contracts expected to start on 1 March 2025. The procurement process follows the Open Procedure and the framework agreement includes the possibility of extension for up to 23 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the art supplies and educational materials sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or distributing these materials are well-positioned to participate, given the competitive nature of the lots and the regional focus. The substantial estimated total value of £3,600,000 provides a robust market opportunity for business growth, innovation, and expanding client bases within the educational sector. Companies that can meet quality standards and offer competitive pricing will find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities.

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Notice Title

158_25 Paints, Chalks, 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 Information

Lot 1 - Poster Paints

The supply of powder, and ready mixed poster paints for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Artists Paints

The supply of assorted paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems

The supply of acrylic paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Inks

The supply of painting inks and associated products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Dyes

The supply of painting dye products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 6 - Tools

The supply of painting tool products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc.

The supply of chalks, crayons & pastels for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

30192110 - Ink products

30192111 - Ink pads

37820000 - Art supplies

37822100 - Crayons

37822300 - Chalks

37822400 - Pastels

44810000 - Paints

44812000 - Artists' paints

44812300 - Students' paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
14
Supplier Names

ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED

BIC U.K. LIMITED

BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED

COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED

DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED

DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)

HABICO LIMITED

HANDELSONDERNEMING HAVO B.V.

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED

R. TALENS UK LIMITED

ST. MAJEWSKI SP. Z.O.O.

TREMART LTD

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS LIMITED

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