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05 May 2022 at 13:55

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24 Sep 2021 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

A public procurement process undertaken by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, has been initiated. The tender, titled "YPO - 001081 Decorative Paints and Sundries," falls under the industry category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. Initially launched on 29 October 2021, this process utilises an open procurement method targeting the supply of goods. The Framework Agreement aims to meet the needs of various public sector organisations, with a single lot focused on decorator paint. The procurement stage is currently active as of the latest update on 4 December 2025. Framework extensions have been applied, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to ensure a seamless transition to new e-tendering practices until 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the paint and decorating industry looking to expand their market reach within the public sector. Companies that specialise in providing a range of decorating solutions, including standard and premium grade paints, as well as advice for education institutions, local authorities, and social housing tenants, are well-placed to leverage this opportunity for business growth. Large-scale suppliers such as Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, Crown Paints Limited, and PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited have been actively engaged, demonstrating that both established and emerging companies can benefit from this framework agreement. This procurement initiative facilitates significant potential for supply chain expansion, particularly for suppliers able to meet sustainability and customer service criteria alongside competitive pricing strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

YPO - 001081 Decorative Paints and Sundries

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Decorative Paints and Sundries. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. The Framework will be a mixture of contractual, stock and direct.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Decorator Paint

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Decorative Paints and Sundries. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. The Framework will be a mixture of contractual, stock and direct.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Lot 2 - Decorator Sundries Including Wallpaper

This Lot is for the provision of Decorator Sundries and Wallpaper. YPO require Providers who can offer advice and satisfy the requirements of Customers end users including but not limited to, Education Customers, Council Employees and Social Housing Tenants etc.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Lot 3 - Decorator Solutions (Paint/Tenant Packs and Vouchers)

As a minimum, Providers must have experience and/or the capability to provide bespoke Decorating Solutions such as Tenant Vouchers and Packs to Customers suitable for a range of property sizes and to include Premium Paints and Decorating Sundries for use by not limited to Local Authorities, Regional Social Landlords, Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) etc

Renewal: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Lot 4 - YPO Catalogue Items

This Lot covers a variety of painting and decorating accessories to feature in the YPO catalogues. Minimum requirements; Stock Products: Delivered to YPO Warehouse located at 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield. Direct Products: Ordered by YPO on behalf of our customers (who could be anywhere in the UK including Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland and the Highlands and Islands) and to be delivered directly to the customer. Provider to invoice YPO.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

09222000 - Special spirits

39190000 - Wallpaper and other coverings

39191000 - Paper- or paperboard-based wall coverings

39224210 - Painters' brushes

39298900 - Miscellaneous decoration items

44111400 - Paints and wallcoverings

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

44810000 - Paints

44830000 - Mastics, fillers, putty and solvents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Additional Buyers

YPO

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
3
Supplier Names

Crown Paints Limited

Imperial Chemical Industries Limited Trading as ICI Paints Akzonobel

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited

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