161_27 Artist Grounds’, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools
- Published
- 3 September 2026
- Submission deadline
- 2 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £6,666,667
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 2
- Notice number
- 083497-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-069373
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 37800000Handicraft and art supplies
- 39224210Painters' brushes
- 30197600Processed paper and paperboard
- 39162000Educational equipment
Description
ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. We are establishing a catalogue framework for the supply of Artist brushes, Artist grounds, portfolios, easels and mats for delivery to ESPO’s distribution centre and to individual customers. The Framework is divided into 6 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 02 October 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract e.g., via https://procontract.due-north.com/Register); (c) Search for tender opportunity 161_27 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal, or alternatively via searching on https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index); (d) Express an int…
Lots (6)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artist Brushes | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £603,333 |
| 2 | Painting Tools and Equipment | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £103,333 |
| 3 | Artists Books, Pads and Papers | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £4,793,333 |
| 4 | Drying Racks and Easels | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £533,333 |
| 5 | Portfolios and Canvasses | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £413,333 |
| 6 | Pots, Palettes and Jars | 37800000 Handicraft and art supplies | £220,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 083497-2026 · 3 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 2 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £6,666,667.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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