Award

YPO - 001250 Sketch Books and Pads

YPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 18:02

Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 12:10

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 08:49

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the YPO - 001250 Sketch Books and Pads has been successfully completed, with YPO serving as the buying organisation. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Pads" with an additional classification of "Tracing paper," focuses on the education market and requires suppliers to deliver products to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The total awarded contract value amounts to £8,000,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was an "open procedure," and the contract period spans from 4th July 2025 to 3rd July 2029. Notable dates include the tender publication on 14th February 2025 and the award date on 23rd June 2025. The procuring stage at present is the "award" phase, with an award notice published on 7th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the framework's suitability for these entities. The contracts in this framework are well-suited for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of sketchbooks and pads, especially those capable of handling large volumes and diverse delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories and other international regions. Successful bidders like Budget Paper Supplies Ltd, Sinclairs, and West Design Products have already been awarded various lots, showcasing the potential for diverse business engagements within this framework.

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Notice Title

YPO - 001250 Sketch Books and Pads

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Sketchbooks and Pads for use primarily in the education market. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for Providers to deliver stock into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19c32093-2171-483a-9e97-845eef1c2a0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24b530c-563a-4885-a09e-3e4453834bb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

22816000 - Pads

37823200 - Tracing paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES

SINCLAIRS

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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