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title: "161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools"
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# 161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b5f25a4-3b86-4d68-9406-3f25a5754427

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "161_19 - Artist Grounds, Brushes and Painting Tools" is being conducted by Espo, based in Leicester, England. This open tender, classified under multiple CPV categories including "Handicraft and art supplies," is aimed at establishing a framework for supplying artist brushes, grounds, and various painting tools. The tender period concluded on 24 August 2018, and the contract period is set from 1 March 2019 to 31 March 2021, with an estimated total value of £2,720,000, which includes an option to extend for an additional 23 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the arts and crafts sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying artist materials, educational supplies, or related goods would be well-suited to engage in this tender. With an eAuction process potentially employed for future call-offs from the framework agreement, competition amongst suppliers could further enhance business prospects.

## Notice

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 1: Artist Brushes Lot 2: Painting Tools and Equipment Lot 3: Artist Books, Pads and Papers Lot 4: Canvasses and Wooden Easels Lot 5: Drying Racks and Metal Easels Lot 6: Portfolios Lot 7: Pots, Palettes and Jars An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 24/08/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bd89cd-a3f4-495d-bb36-368a6d1f1c50 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,720,000 |
| 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 | ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING; ARTSTRAWS; BRIAN CLEGG; BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; DALER-ROWNEY; HIGHGATE PLASTICS; MAJOR BRUSHES; NUCO INTERNATIONAL; PENTEL (STATIONERY; PROFILE EDUCATION; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WILLIAM SINCLAIR & SONS (STATIONERS |

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

### Codes

- 30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bd89cd-a3f4-495d-bb36-368a6d1f1c50
- 25 Jul 2018 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b865b6-1c6e-4d35-9ce7-358f53ea5642

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57bd89cd-a3f4-495d-bb36-368a6d1f1c50
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b865b6-1c6e-4d35-9ce7-358f53ea5642
  25th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

## Provenance

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