Published date: 25 June 2018

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 2 July 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Canvas items - 19212310

  • Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 37000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,600,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN348815-58129214

Published date

25 June 2018

Approach to market date

2 July 2018

Contract start date

1 March 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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-(1)/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.


More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2019/2020 £650,000
2020/2021 £650,000

Links

Additional text

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Rebecca Winterton

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Telephone

+44 1162944014

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/