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title: "158RFQ12/16-01 - Paint and Art Materials"
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# 158RFQ12/16-01 - Paint and Art Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a99822a0-092d-44c9-9e16-bb5dbd68e7af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the organisation Espo, which is located in Leicester, England, and is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "158RFQ12/16-01 - Paint and Art Materials". The procurement, classified under Art Supplies, is currently in the Award stage, with the total estimated contract value set at £150,000. The contract is for the supply of paints and art materials to the ESPO Distribution Centre and includes a framework agreement with the potential to extend for up to an additional 10 months. The initial contract period begins on 1 February 2017 and ends on 31 March 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the arts and crafts sector, particularly those specialising in paints, inks, and educational products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Businesses should consider readiness to engage in an eAuction process for subsequent contracts under this framework and prepare for a competitive marketplace that follows the reopening of competition among the contract holders.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of paints and art materials for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 1 - Paints and art materials - Supply of Paints, Inks, Dyes, Tools, Pastels and Face Paints for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 10 months. The total estimated value stated includes 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/8f699cd0-058d-4add-a4b2-87946d660795 |
| 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 | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | BIGJIGS TOYS; BRIAN CLEGG (EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS; COLART FINE ART & GRAPHICS; COLOURCRAFT (C&A; CREATIVE ART PRODUCTS LTD T/A SCOLQUIP; DESIGNWORKS ETC; MAJOR BRUSHES; SPECIALIST CRAFTS; 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

- 22 May 2017 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f699cd0-058d-4add-a4b2-87946d660795
- 22 May 2017 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f
- 22 May 2017 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f
- 22 May 2017 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f
- 22 May 2017 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f
- 9 Dec 2016 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f699cd0-058d-4add-a4b2-87946d660795
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a731ff-09d8-49c2-9a1e-eb07bdce1c9f
  22nd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

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