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# 158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/158-25-paints-chalks-crayons-and-other-art-related-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £3,600,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 August 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Art supplies, Artists' paints, Chalks, Crayons, Ink pads (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/158-25-paints-chalks-crayons-and-other-art-related-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/158-25-paints-chalks-crayons-and-other-art-related-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/158-25-paints-chalks-crayons-and-other-art-related-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Poster Paints
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44812000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £830,000
- **Description:** The supply of powder, and ready mixed poster paints for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Artists Paints
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44812000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £875,000
- **Description:** The supply of assorted paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44812000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £545,000
- **Description:** The supply of acrylic paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Inks
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30192110, 30192111, 37820000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £280,000
- **Description:** The supply of painting inks and associated products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Dyes
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37820000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £38,000
- **Description:** The supply of painting dye products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Tools
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37820000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £322,000
- **Description:** The supply of painting tool products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc.
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37822100, 37822300, 37822400, 44812300
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £710,000
- **Description:** The supply of chalks, crayons & pastels for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2027

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Poster Paints (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED), HANDELSONDERNEMING HAVO B.V. (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:12333251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-141532`, `GB-FTS-139861`
  - Value: £830,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Artists Paints (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED, BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128954`, `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-COH:01406270`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-COH:14676041`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £875,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-3`
  - Supplier(s): **DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`
  - Value: £545,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 - Inks (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-4`
  - Supplier(s): **ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED, COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128954`, `GB-COH:01406270`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`
  - Value: £280,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5 - Dyes (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-5`
  - Supplier(s): **COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, HABICO LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:01406270`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-131136`
  - Value: £38,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6 - Tools (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-6`
  - Supplier(s): **MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143912`
  - Value: £322,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc. (active)
  - Award id: `010817-2025-7`
  - Supplier(s): **ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED, BIC U.K. LIMITED, BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-128954`, `GB-FTS-85318`, `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-COH:12333251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-128957`, `GB-FTS-143914`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £710,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (7)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Poster Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £830,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Artists Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £875,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems (active)
  - Signed Value: £545,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 4 - Inks (active)
  - Signed Value: £280,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 5 - Dyes (active)
  - Signed Value: £38,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 6 - Tools (active)
  - Signed Value: £322,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc. (active)
  - Signed Value: £710,000
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F010817-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-03-24T09:48:57.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T06:05:43.498Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe