This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2023 at 19:12

Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is inviting bids for a procurement opportunity titled "The Supply of Pens and other writing Implements." The procurement falls under the goods category and involves appointing providers onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium Pens primarily for the education market. The procurement stages include various lots tailored to specific products, with a planned contract period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure with opportunities for extensions.

This tender by YPO provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies, particularly premium writing materials. Companies offering quality products, efficient delivery services, and a focus on social value/sustainability would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The potential 4-year contract period with extension options offers stability and growth prospects for successful bidders looking to establish long-term partnerships with YPO in fulfilling their educational supply needs.

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - A comprehensive range of premium office writing equipment including correction

Lot 1 is for the provision of a comprehensive range of premium office writing equipment including correction to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 2 - Premium precision writing pens, fineliners and metallic gel rollerballs

Lot 2 is for the provision of premium precision writing pens, fineliners and metallic gel rollerballs to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 3 - Premium triangular stick pens, retractable and permanent markers

Lot 3 is for the provision of premium triangular stick pens, retractable and permanent markers to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 4 - Premium retractable ballpoint pens and retractable gel pens

Lot 4 is for the provision of premium retractable ballpoint pens and retractable gel pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 5 - Premium erasable rollerball pens

Lot 5 is for the provision of premium erasable rollerball pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 6 - Premium highlighters and fineliner pens

Lot 6 is for the provision of premium highlighters and fineliner pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 7 - Premium flipchart markers and ballpoint

Lot 7 is for the provision of premium flipchart markers and ballpoint to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 8 - Premium gel pens and rollerball pens

Lot 8 is for the provision of premium gel pens and rollerball pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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

Lot 9 - Premium gel pens, refills and correction

Lot 9 is for the provision of premium gel pens, refills and correction to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of April 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

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-03b46a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017104-2023
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, 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

30192121 - Ballpoint pens

30192930 - Correction pens

Notice Value(s)

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

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
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
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
TLE45 Wakefield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

BIC UK Ltd

Eastpoint Global 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

edding UK Ltd

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