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title: "158_17 - Paints, Chalks and Crayons and other Art-Related Materials"
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# 158_17 - Paints, Chalks and Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ff26cf8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of paints, chalks, crayons, and other art-related materials by the buying organisation, Espo, for educational purposes. This tender, titled "158_17 - Paints, Chalks and Crayons and other Art-Related Materials", is classified under the industry category of art supplies and is located in Leicester, England. The contract has a total estimated value of £2,600,000 and involves an open procurement method, with the tender stage concluding on the 19th of August, 2016. The contract period is set to commence on the 1st of January, 2017, and will extend until the 31st of March, 2019, with an option to extend the agreement for a further 21 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, particularly those capable of supplying a diverse range of educational materials. Companies that manufacture or supply paints, pastels, craft materials, or art tools, including SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure ensures that various suppliers can participate, potentially leading to partnerships and growth in the educational sector.

## 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 No: 1 - Paints - Supply of educational art paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester Lot No: 2 - Acrylic Painting System - Supply of artists acrylic paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Inks - Supply of artist inks for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Dyes - Supply of educational art paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 5 - Tools - Supply of art tools for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 6 - Chalks, Crayons, Pastels and Face Paints - Supply of chalks, crayons, pastels and face paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement have the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e69bc2c-0158-4467-bd83-119313976d65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | LECIESTER |
| 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES; ARTSTRAWS; BIC; BRIAN CLEGG (EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; CHROMA EUROPE; COLOURCRAFT (C&A; CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LTD T/A SCOLAQUIP; DALER ROWNEY; DESIGNWORKS ETC; EDUCATIONAL ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIES; HABICO; HELIX TRADING; MAJOR BRUSHES; PENTEL STATIONERY; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e69bc2c-0158-4467-bd83-119313976d65
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56d997-9994-47e7-addc-ed2c2c2b9bee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e69bc2c-0158-4467-bd83-119313976d65
  23rd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56d997-9994-47e7-addc-ed2c2c2b9bee
  25th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

## Provenance

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