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title: "128_22 Art Papers and Board"
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# 128_22 Art Papers and Board

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e890ed69-6dec-49d1-84d4-1419549d24e2

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process, managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), involves the supply of a range of art materials under the title "128_22 Art Papers and Board." The procurement, categorised under "Printed matter and related products," is located in Leicester, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th August 2021. The framework agreement allows for an extension of up to an additional 35 months, with a total estimated value of £6 million for the contract period from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers of art materials and educational resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that offer paints, papers, and related craft supplies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, benefiting from the substantial contract value and the potential for long-term collaboration with ESPO in meeting educational needs across various institutions.

## 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 include; 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 - Bulk Paper Packs Lot 2 - Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper Lot 3 - Sugar and Crepe Paper Lot 4 - Miscellaneous Paper Lot 5 - Recycled Tinted Dyed Card Lot 6 - Virgin Tinted Dyed Card Lot 7 - Coated Card Lot 8 - Mount Board and Foam Board The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 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 '128_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '128_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7908fe1-9f58-4cfd-98d7-8998b115cf21 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,300,340 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN GLENOLD; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; DALER-ROWNEY; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS; HIGHER KINGS MILL; JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS; SLATER HARRISON; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WIGSTON PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
- 37823800 - Multi-ply paper and paperboard

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7908fe1-9f58-4cfd-98d7-8998b115cf21
- 14 Jul 2021 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80023e0b-9516-4711-b7aa-885c9bf1e21b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7908fe1-9f58-4cfd-98d7-8998b115cf21
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80023e0b-9516-4711-b7aa-885c9bf1e21b
  14th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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