Published date: 28 February 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 October 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Processed paper and paperboard - 30197600

  • Handicraft and art supplies - 37800000

  • Educational equipment - 39162000

    • Painters' brushes - 39224210

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£7,000,000

Procurement reference

161_23

Published date

28 February 2023

Closing date

3 October 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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 1 - Artist Brushes
Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment
Lot 3 - Artist Books
Lot 4 - 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.

The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads & Painting Tools

  • Opportunity
  • Published 31 August 2022, last edited 15 September 2022

Additional text

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Award information

Awarded date

27 January 2023

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£3,876,420

This contract was awarded to 15 suppliers.

Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited

Address

The Paddocks, Friars Well Estate, North Drive, Wartnaby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3HQ

Reference

Companies House number: 03344179

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Artstraws Limited

Address

6 And 7 Wyndham Court, Enterprise Park, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8RB

Reference

Companies House number: 01690507

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited

Address

Regent Mill, Regent Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0HQ

Reference

Companies House number: 01082541

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Budget Paper Supplies Limited

Address

Arborfield Mill, Glinton Road, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7DH

Reference

Companies House number: 01541108

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Cicada Education Equipment Limited

Address

2nd Floor, 4 The Limes, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BE

Reference

Companies House number: 04327591

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Daler-Rowney Limited

Address

Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS

Reference

Companies House number: 00194555

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

eMould(UK) Limited

Address

9 Cross Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2JG

Reference

Companies House number: 07586095

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

ExaClair Limited

Address

Guildhall House, Oldmedow Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4LW

Reference

Companies House number: 00118112

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Major Brushes Limited

Address

Unit C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Cardiff, CF3 2PY

Reference

Companies House number: 03842481

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Pentel (Stationery) Limited

Address

Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT

Reference

Companies House number: 00997644

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Profile Education Limited

Address

Unit 20-24 Gibraltar Row, King Edward Industrial Estate, Liverpool, L3 7HJ

Reference

Companies House number: 06280226

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Seawhite of Brighton Limited

Address

Avalon Court, Star Road Trading Estate, Partridge Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8RY

Reference

Companies House number: 01067841

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

William Sinclair & Sons (Stationers) Limited

Address

Silvine Works, North Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1AH

Reference

Companies House number: 00602428

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Targ8 Limited

Address

497 Rochfords Gardens, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5XF

Reference

Companies House number: 06250500

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

West Design Products Limited

Address

West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4JR

Reference

Companies House number: 02723202

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

https://www.espo.org/