Planning

Paint and Decorating Supplies

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 16:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise for a potential framework concerning Paint and Decorating Supplies. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement scheduled to conclude by 27 March 2026. The address for Crescent Purchasing Consortium is in Salford, United Kingdom. This procurement targets the goods category, particularly items like paint, varnishes, and decorating accessories. The Consortium is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, aiming to establish a framework accessible to various educational establishments and public sector bodies, with procurement activities planned to roll onwards starting August 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for suppliers within the paint and decorating industry to expand their reach, specifically those offering oil and water paints, varnishes, and complementary decorating supplies. The framework will be widely open to members of CPC, NWUPC, NEUPC, local authorities, and the wider public sector, generating potential business growth for enterprises seeking public sector clientele. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined for the framework lot, creating diverse opportunities for innovation and supply chain expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paint and Decorating Supplies

Notice Description

This is an information gathering exercise named Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of this exercise is to gather information from suppliers who provide Paint and decorating supplies, outlined within the document available on Multiquote, to assist in forming the framework to meet the members requirement. We are looking to review and engage with potential suppliers to create a proposed basket of goods to meet our varying member's needs. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). This framework will also be open to NWUPC (www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/) and NEUPC (www.neupc.ac.uk/join/members) Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The framework will also be available to the Wider Public Sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php) via Crescent Service

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017569-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

CPV Codes

39224210 - Painters' brushes

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

44810000 - Paints

44812200 - Oil and water paints

44832100 - Paint stripper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9DF
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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