Prior to this tender process, CPC managed a successful Construction Workshop and Estates Supplies agreement, of which a lot for paint and sundries were included. After much discussion, CPC came to the conclusion that the Paint lot would better serve their members requirements if it were its own standalone framework agreement.

CPC envisages that the end users of the framework will be primarily estates & facilities managers looking to give areas of their institution a new lease of life with colours that encourage learning and help to influence a positive mood, whilst ensuring the products are durable and made to a high standard. Students studying painting & decorating courses are also likely to benefit.

It was awarded on 1st September 2018 and runs to 31st August 2020 with a possible extension to 31st August 2022.

Key Benefits of this Framework

1. Allows advantageous pricing based on economies of scale from aggregated spend
2. Provides the opportunity for members to develop a mutually beneficial longer-term relationship with specialist paint providers
3. Allows a degree of stability from market fluctuations
4. Compliant with OJEU Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
5. Choice of Provider
6. Time saving and easy to use
7. CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
8. Framework Specific User Guide

How can I use this Framework

CPC typically recommend that members undertake a further competition considering their own particular requirements, however please see the user guide for further details.

If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.

Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.

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Get a Quote

The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our frameworks for purchases that fall below £189,330.

"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."

Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School

For purchases that exceed £189,330, 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 CPC Sourcing Cloud.

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Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.