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title: "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials"
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# 158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0438638b-2324-4869-b2e2-9933441bdff9

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## Summary

ESPO has awarded a contract for the supply of paints, chalks, crayons, and other art-related materials for educational use, to be delivered to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester. The procurement process, identified under the title "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials," falls within the industry category of ink products, art supplies, and paints. This contract has an estimated value of £3,600,000 and operates under an open procedure. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with key dates including the contract start on 1st March 2025 and an end date on 31st March 2027. The invitation to tender was published on 19th July 2024, with a tender submission deadline of 19th August 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the manufacture or supply of educational art supplies. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, fostering business growth and expanding their market reach. With the requirement for financial stability and regular contract monitoring, businesses with solid financial health will be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for a variety of products, including poster paints, acrylic systems, inks, dyes, tools, and pastels, providing diverse opportunities for suppliers capable of meeting these needs efficiently and reliably. Companies such as Anglo Adhesives & Services Limited, BIC U.K. Limited, and Colourcraft (Colours & Adhesives) Limited, among others, have already been awarded contracts, showcasing a robust competitive platform for participating firms.

## Notice

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 1 - Poster Paints Lot 2 - Artists Paints Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems Lot 4 - Inks Lot 5 - Dyes Lot 6 - Tools Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that there is no material detrimental change in their financial standing and/or their credit rating (as determined by use of a Credit Reference Agency). Bi-annual review meetings will be held.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f51b9fa-6a76-45eb-b0b3-634162d83ffa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES; BIC; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES; DALER-ROWNEY; DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY DRYAD EDUCATION; HABICO; HANDELSONDERNEMING HAVO; MAJOR BRUSHES; PENTEL (STATIONERY; R. TALENS; ST. MAJEWSKI; TREMART; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### 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)

### Codes

- 30192110 - Ink products
- 30192111 - Ink pads
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f51b9fa-6a76-45eb-b0b3-634162d83ffa
- 19 Jul 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6c6d5c-6fba-4f3c-824a-5a5426c30b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f51b9fa-6a76-45eb-b0b3-634162d83ffa
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6c6d5c-6fba-4f3c-824a-5a5426c30b73
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '158_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2025
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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