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# HCC 07/23 – Framework For The Supply Of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels and Paint Accessories

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hcc-07-23-framework-for-the-supply-of-paint-brushes-crayons-chalk-pastels-easels-and-paint-ocds-h6vhtk-03e2e9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Hertfordshire County Council: "HCC 07/23 – Framework For The Supply Of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels and Paint Accessories". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £1,680,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Hertfordshire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-ons-e10000015)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,680,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 August 2023 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Art supplies, Artists' brushes, Artists' paints, Chalks, Crayons (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKH23, UKJ36
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hcc-07-23-framework-for-the-supply-of-paint-brushes-crayons-chalk-pastels-easels-and-paint-ocds-h6vhtk-03e2e9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03e2e9`

## Before you bid
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- **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.

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## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fsupplyhertfordshire%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hcc-07-23-framework-for-the-supply-of-paint-brushes-crayons-chalk-pastels-easels-and-paint-ocds-h6vhtk-03e2e9#participate

## Description
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories ("Goods") for which suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods and any related goods were sought.  The Framework will benefit both the Council and also Hampshire County Council based at The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ. The estimated total value was split as follows:Hampshire County Council                                   £720,000Hertfordshire County Council                                £960,000

## Lots (5)
### Lot Lot 1: Artists Paints
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 37820000, 37822100, 37822300, 37822400, 44812000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH

- **Estimated Value:** £1,680,000
- **Description:** Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as...

### Lot Lot 2: Chalk, Pastels, and Crayons
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 37820000, 37822100, 37822300, 37822400
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £1,680,000
- **Description:** Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as...

### Lot Lot 3: Artists Brushes
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 37821000, 39224210
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £1,680,000
- **Description:** Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as...

### Lot Lot 4: Paint Accessories
- **Lot id:** `Lot 4`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 37820000, 37821000, 37822100, 37822300, 37822400, 39224210
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £1,680,000
- **Description:** Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as...

### Lot Lot 5: Dryers and Easels
- **Lot id:** `Lot 5`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 37820000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £1,680,000
- **Description:** Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) went out to procurement leading the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Paint, Brushes, Crayons, Chalk, Pastels, Easels & Paint Accessories (herein after referred to as...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** Artists Paint (active)
  - Award id: `030163-2023-HCC2314569-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Bright Ideas Marketing Limited, Daler-Rowney Limited, Major Brushes Limited (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-95136`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £1,680,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Chalk Pastels & Crayons (active)
  - Award id: `030163-2023-HCC2314569-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Artstraws Limited, Bic UK Limited, Bright Ideas Marketing Limited (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102250`, `GB-FTS-85318`, `GB-FTS-102251`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-128957`, `GB-FTS-95136`, `GB-FTS-122319`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £1,680,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Brushes (active)
  - Award id: `030163-2023-HCC2314569-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Artstraws Limited, Daler-Rowney Limited, Major Brushes Limited (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102250`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-95136`
  - Value: £1,680,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Paint Accessories (active)
  - Award id: `030163-2023-HCC2314569-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Artstraws Limited, Daler-Rowney Limited, Major Brushes Limited (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-102250`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143912`, `GB-FTS-95136`, `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £1,680,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Dryers & Easels (active)
  - Award id: `030163-2023-HCC2314569-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Cicada Educational Equipment, Daler-Rowney Limited, Profile Education Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-122270`, `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-95148`
  - Value: £1,680,000 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (5)
- **Contract:** Artists Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,680,000
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

- **Contract:** Chalk Pastels & Crayons (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,680,000
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

- **Contract:** Brushes (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,680,000
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

- **Contract:** Paint Accessories (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,680,000
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

- **Contract:** Dryers & Easels (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,680,000
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030163-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-12T15:42:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:41:48.010Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03e2e9