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title: "161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036484"
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# 161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036484

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## Summary

The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has issued an open tender for the supply of Artist brushes, grounds, portfolios, easels, and mats under a framework agreement. The procurement process covers multiple lots for different art supplies, offering an opportunity for businesses to bid for specific categories. The tender deadline is 30th September 2022, with a focus on providing goods to various public bodies throughout the UK. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested businesses can access the tender details on the ESPO website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the art supplies industry to expand their reach by supplying goods to a diverse range of public bodies, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services. The framework agreement allows for optional contract extensions, providing long-term business prospects for successful suppliers. With a clear focus on quality and price criteria, businesses specialising in artist materials and related products would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts in this procurement process.

## Notice

A framework for the supply of Supply of Artist brushes, Artist grounds, portfolios, easels and mats for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Artist Brushes

Lot for the supply of Artists' Brushes

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment

Lot for the supply of Painting Tools and Equipment

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Artist Books

Lot for the supply of Artist Books, Pads and Papers

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Canvasses and Wooden Easels

Lot for the supply of canvasses and wooden easels

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Drying Racks and Metal Easels

Lot for the supply of Drying Racks and Metal Easels

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 6 - Portfolios

Lot for the supply of Portfolios

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 7 - Pots Palettes and Jars

Lot for the supply of Pots, Palettes and Jars

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total 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/005788-2023 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,876,420 |

## 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 | TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING; ARTSTRAWS; BRIAN CLEGG (EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS; BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES; CICADA EDUCATION EQUIPMENT; DALER-ROWNEY; EMOULD(UK; EXACLAIR; MAJOR BRUSHES; PENTEL (STATIONERY; PROFILE EDUCATION; SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON; TARG8; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS; WILLIAM SINCLAIR & SONS (STATIONERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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

- 30197600 - Processed paper and paperboard
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 37821000 - Artists' brushes
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
- 37823800 - Multi-ply paper and paperboard
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39224210 - Painters' brushes

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005788-2023
- 15 Sep 2022 at 11:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025917-2022
- 31 Aug 2022 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024333-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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