This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2023 at 19:26

Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procuring entity, YPO, has recently completed an award process for the supply of premium pens under a framework agreement. This procurement opportunity falls under the office supplies category and has a contract value of £7.5 million. The tender, titled "001176 - The Supply of Pens and other Writing Implements," was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract period spans from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027. The successful suppliers include both large and small to medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement process by YPO presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies interested in supplying premium pens within the education market. Small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in office supplies, particularly premium pens, are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The geographical coverage for delivery includes various regions such as the UK, European countries, and British Overseas Territories, offering a broad scope for potential suppliers to participate and expand their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

001176 - The Supply of Pens and other writing Implements

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium Pens 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. Additional information: http://procontract.due-north.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32923406-4c02-46d0-ba03-260aa188dab8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7ab065-b305-4952-aab6-715ce20c3106
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 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
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
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
Postcode Area
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
10
Supplier Names

BIC U.K. LIMITED

Eastpoint

edding UK Ltd

MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO. UK

Newell Rubbermaid UK Ltd

Pentel Stationery Ltd

STABILO International GmbH

Staedtler UK Ltd

The Pilot Pen Co (UK) Ltd

Zebra Pen (UK) Limited

Further Information

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