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YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2025 at 14:38

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of student paints and inks was conducted by YPO, a prominent buying organisation in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This procurement, classified under handicraft and art supplies, was held under an open procedure to establish a framework agreement aimed at delivering the products primarily for educational markets. The tender process officially commenced with the publication on 26th November 2024 and was successfully awarded on 14th March 2025. The procurement status is complete, with the contract duration set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The framework agreement, valued at £4,500,000, was targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it also included some large suppliers, ensuring a diverse supplier base for the delivery within the United Kingdom.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the handicraft and art supplies sector. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract advantageous due to its emphasis on accommodating smaller businesses, fostering an inclusive commercial environment. The contract supports innovation and expansion by allowing participating companies to deliver products to YPO's distribution centre, making it ideal for businesses aiming to enhance visibility and presence in the education market. Additionally, given that the tender permits both SMEs and larger entities like Daler-Rowney Ltd and R Talens UK Ltd, it promotes a competitive environment where diverse organisations can capitalise on the long-term contract to broaden their market reach and enhance their supply capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Paints and Inks 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a68cd83c-0d0d-432b-9015-431527220d78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc6b706-bf07-409d-a38d-0b2ead1ad591
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
6
Supplier Names

Daler-Rowney Limited

La Française des Couleurs

Major Brushes Ltd

R. TALENS UK LIMITED

Texet Sales Limited

West Design Products Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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