Paint and Decorating Supplies 2026

This framework is a retender of a previous agreement under the same name. The main focus through the tendering process on this occasion was to increase the options available to members when calling-off from the agreement, and to concentrate on service elements that members may wish to consider when running a mini-competition. We are hopeful that this will encourage members to take additional elements into account such as: 

Training Advice and guidance on the correct application of specialist products Colour consultations to help select the right products for the environment it is to be used in Colour matching services and the creation of brand colours Alternatives to standard paints such as water-based products.

A closer focus on sustainability and recycling A longer-term, closer relationship with a supplier awarded over a number of years, is more likely to offer greater value for money and open up more innovative opportunities for member institutions. 

The successful suppliers on this framework have expressed an ability to provide many of the above services in addition to supplying high quality paint and sundry products.   

Easy to use, with multiple methods of call-off available 

Provides the opportunity for members to develop a mutually beneficial longer-term relationship with specialist paint providers 

Allows a degree of stability from market fluctuations 

Compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2025 (PA23) 

Choice of Provider 

Time saving and easy to use 

CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support 

Framework Specific User Guide 

Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism 

1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

Direct Award – where the requirement is of low value, urgent or a one-off need, institutions may seek to award to a single supplier for their requirement. This process is quick and easy, and members may choose to award based on the average discount off list price, the scores awarded at the time of framework tender or based on price comparison using the price lists available on suppliers’ web pages. Members should view the User Guide for full details of how these mechanisms work.

Mini-competition – institutions with higher value requirements, service needs or who are seeking a longer-term, mutually beneficial relationship, may seek to conduct a mini-competition to appoint a supplier for a formal contract over a number of years. Please see the User Guide for further details of how this process may be conducted. 

Important Procurement Act 2023 requirement

It is very important for CPC members to register on the new Find a Tender Service to create your organisation’s unique procurement identifier, known as an API Key. You then need to add the API Key to your profile on our MultiQuote eSender portal to run compliant mini competitions for our frameworks. It is a requirement under Procurement Act 2023 that relevant notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and MultiQuote can only publish your notices if you have added your API Key. See our Find a tender service registration web page for a step-by-step guide on how to register.

The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £207,720.00

Get a Quote

If your purchase exceeds £207,720.00, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about the CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):

• Low value / low complexity requirements
• Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
• Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
• Urgent / one-off requirements

Make a Direct Award