Supply of Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools to ESPO
Espo · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools to ESPO
Awarded 01 Mar 2023
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025
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ESPO awarded a framework contract to Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited, Artstraws Limited, Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited, Budget Paper Supplies Limited, Cicada Education Equipment Limited, Daler-Rowney Limited, and eMould(U for the supply of artist brushes, artist grounds, portfolios, easels, and mats, with delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and direct delivery.
The framework is divided into seven lots: 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 total estimated value is £3,876,420, which includes an option to extend for up to a further 23 months.
The framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, including regular credit rating checks using Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.
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Supply of Artists' Grounds, Brushes, Art Pads and Painting Tools to ESPO
Won by Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Limited,Artstraws Limited,Brian Clegg (Educational Products) Limited,Budget Paper Supplies Limited,Cicada Education Equipment Limited,Daler-Rowney Limited,eMould(UK) Limited,ExaClair Limited,Major Brushes Limited,Pentel (Stationery) Limited,Profile Education Limited,Seawhite of Brighton Limited,William Sinclair & Sons (Stationers) Limited,Targ8 Limited,West Design Products Limited · Espo
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