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title: "161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools"
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# 161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/161-23-artists-grounds-brushes-art-pads-and-painting-tools-ocds-h6vhtk-036484). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "161_23 Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £7,000,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Oct 2022, 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):** £7,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 October 2022 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Art and craft paper, Art supplies, Artists' brushes, Educational equipment, Handicraft and art supplies (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKF21, UKF22
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/161-23-artists-grounds-brushes-art-pads-and-painting-tools-ocds-h6vhtk-036484#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-036484`

## 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/161-23-artists-grounds-brushes-art-pads-and-painting-tools-ocds-h6vhtk-036484#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/161-23-artists-grounds-brushes-art-pads-and-painting-tools-ocds-h6vhtk-036484#participate

## 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.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Artist Brushes
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37821000, 39224210
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £1,400,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Artists' Brushes
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000, 39224210
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Painting Tools and Equipment
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Artist Books
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30197600, 37823500, 37823800
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £3,400,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Artist Books, Pads and Papers
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Canvasses and Wooden Easels
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30197600, 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £340,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of canvasses and wooden easels
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Drying Racks and Metal Easels
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000, 39162000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £700,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Drying Racks and Metal Easels
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Portfolios
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000, 39162000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Portfolios
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - Pots Palettes and Jars
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000, 39162000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF

- **Estimated Value:** £360,000
- **Description:** Lot for the supply of Pots, Palettes and Jars
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2023 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Artist Brushes (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-1`
  - Supplier(s): **ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED, MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED, PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-91198`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-128957`, `GB-FTS-68216`
  - Value: £454,522 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-2`
  - Supplier(s): **ANTHONY PETERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED, Artstraws Limited, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-91198`, `GB-FTS-102250`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-COH:07586095`
  - Value: £120,074 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Artist Books (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-3`
  - Supplier(s): **BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, ExaClair Limited (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102257`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-149102`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-68216`, `GB-FTS-57773`, `GB-FTS-153637`
  - Value: £2,515,165 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 - Canvasses and Wooden Easels (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-4`
  - Supplier(s): **DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED, Seawhite of Brighton Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-68216`, `GB-COH:06250500`
  - Value: £111,131 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5 - Drying Racks and Metal Easels (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited, CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED, Profile Education Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-21937`, `GB-FTS-122270`, `GB-FTS-95148`
  - Value: £430,029 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6 - Portfolios (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-6`
  - Supplier(s): **DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £62,490 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 7 - Pots Palettes and Jars (active)
  - Award id: `005788-2023-7`
  - Supplier(s): **MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED, eMould(UK) Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-COH:07586095`
  - Value: £183,009 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (7)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Artist Brushes (active)
  - Signed Value: £454,522
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Painting Tools and Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £120,074
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Artist Books (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,515,165
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 4 - Canvasses and Wooden Easels (active)
  - Signed Value: £111,131
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5 - Drying Racks and Metal Easels (active)
  - Signed Value: £430,029
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 6 - Portfolios (active)
  - Signed Value: £62,490
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 7 - Pots Palettes and Jars (active)
  - Signed Value: £183,009
  - Signed Date: 27/01/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F005788-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-02-28T11:11:55.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T14:36:19.568Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-036484