--- title: "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-03-24" --- # 158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe.json) ## Summary ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester, has initiated an open procurement for the supply of paints, chalks, crayons, and other art-related materials intended for educational use. The procurement, titled "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials," falls under the goods category and is structured into seven lots, including poster paints, artists' paints, acrylic paint systems, inks, dyes, tools, and chalks, pastels, etc., with delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 August 2024 and the contracts expected to start on 1 March 2025. The procurement process follows the Open Procedure and the framework agreement includes the possibility of extension for up to 23 months. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the art supplies and educational materials sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or distributing these materials are well-positioned to participate, given the competitive nature of the lots and the regional focus. The substantial estimated total value of £3,600,000 provides a robust market opportunity for business growth, innovation, and expanding client bases within the educational sector. Companies that can meet quality standards and offer competitive pricing will find this tender particularly suitable for their 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 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Poster Paints The supply of powder, and ready mixed poster paints for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 2 - Artists Paints The supply of assorted paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems The supply of acrylic paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 4 - Inks The supply of painting inks and associated products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 5 - Dyes The supply of painting dye products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 6 - Tools The supply of painting tool products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc. The supply of chalks, crayons & pastels for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2025 | | 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 | 24 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | Lots value | £3,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,600,000 | ## 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 | 14 | | Supplier names | ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES; BIC; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES; DALER-ROWNEY; DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY DRYAD EDUCATION; HABICO; HANDELSONDERNEMING HAVO; MAJOR BRUSHES; PENTEL (STATIONERY; R. TALENS; ST. MAJEWSKI; TREMART; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS | ## 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 30192110 - Ink products - 30192111 - Ink pads - 37820000 - Art supplies - 37822100 - Crayons - 37822300 - Chalks - 37822400 - Pastels - 44810000 - Paints - 44812000 - Artists' paints - 44812300 - Students' paints ## Release History - 24 Mar 2025 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010817-2025 - 19 Jul 2024 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022545-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.justice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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