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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-h6vhtk-02c7ff

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (East Midlands Authority) for the tender titled "128_22 Art Papers and Board". This tender falls within the 'goods' category specifically related to art and craft paper and is based in Leicester, UK. The procurement method is "open", and the tender was active as of July 14, 2021, with a submission deadline set for August 13, 2021. The total estimated value for this procurement is £6,000,000, which includes multiple lots for various art supplies with a delivery requirement to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying art materials, including paints, papers, and crafting supplies. Companies that can provide quality products and meet the educational needs of institutions may find this tender particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this tender has multiple lots that cater to different products, allowing various suppliers to compete based on their specific offerings and capabilities.

## 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 Information

Bulk Paper Packs

Supply of bulk art and craft paper packs for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Poster, Display and Corrugated Paper

Supply of poster, display and corrugated paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Sugar and Crepe Paper

Supply of sugar, tissue and crepe paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO Customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Miscellaneous Paper

Supply of miscellaneous art and craft paper for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Recycled Tinted Dyed Card

Supply of recycled tinted dyed card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Virgin Tinted Dyed Card

Supply of virgin tinted dyed card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Coated Card

Supply of coated card for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Mount Board and Foam Board

Supply of mount board and foam board for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031546-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | £6,020,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,300,340 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### 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
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031546-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016525-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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