--- title: "161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-06-25" --- # 161_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc5ec8b-90ca-4bf5-85bd-2138139eab01.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is led by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body located in Leicester, England. The title of the tender is "161_19 - Artist Grounds, Brushes and Painting Tools," which falls under the industry category of art materials and accessories. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £2.6 million, inclusive of the framework agreement's potential extension for a further 23 months. The contract period is set from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2021, with plans for future notices, the next being on 2nd July 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art supplies, specifically those that can provide items such as artist brushes, painting tools, and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement is designed for use by various public bodies, including local authorities and educational institutions across the UK. This broad scope of eligible users enhances the competitive landscape, positioning suppliers of art materials to potentially expand their market reach through this contract. ## Notice Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. 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 & Equipment Lot 3: Artist Books and Pads Lot 4: Artist paper, Canvasses and Wooden Easels Lot 5: Drying Racks and Metal Easels Lot 6: Portfolios Lot 7: Pots, Palettes and Jars The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e392c643-3e5a-4714-bb88-ec126ad7917e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 19212310 - Canvas items - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ## Release History - 25 Jun 2018 at 08:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e392c643-3e5a-4714-bb88-ec126ad7917e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e392c643-3e5a-4714-bb88-ec126ad7917e 25th June 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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