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title: "158_21 - Paints"
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# 158_21 - Paints

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5fd9c73-be0e-4418-bb88-bdccfd99e70c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), is for the supply of paints and art-related materials, titled "158_21 - Paints". This tender falls within the goods category and has an estimated value of £3,200,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 21st September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023, with the possibility of extending the framework agreement for an additional 24 months. Tenders can be submitted online through the East Midlands Tenders portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of educational materials, particularly those offering paints, chalks, and similar products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-placed to compete, given the open procurement method. Companies with a focus on innovative art supplies or environmentally friendly products may find particular appeal in this tender, catering to a wide range of educational institutions across the UK and beyond.

## 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. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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. Lot 1 - Poster Paints Lot 2 - Poster Paint Ranges Lot 3 - Paints Lot 4 - Acrylic Paint Systems Lot 5 - Inks Lot 6 - Dyes Lot 7 - Tools Lot 8 - Chalks, Pastels etc. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '158_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '158_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4032bb1-c164-435e-a579-90358f52c124 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2020 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4032bb1-c164-435e-a579-90358f52c124

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4032bb1-c164-435e-a579-90358f52c124
  24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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