This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2024 at 13:51

Tender

03 May 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

YPO has initiated a tender for the procurement of premium handwriting pens, focusing on office supplies within the education market. The procurement process is currently at the Award phase, following an open procedure. This framework agreement, valued at £3,500,000 per lot and effective from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, includes delivery to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The framework may be extended for up to two additional years based on performance and market conditions, with decisions on extensions expected by the end of May 2026. The industry category for this procurement is classified under CPV code 30192000 (Office Supplies), and the project involves multiple suppliers including edding (UK) Ltd, Manuscript Pen Company Ltd, Newell Brands UK Limited, and STAEDTLER (UK) Limited.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers of office supplies, specifically those manufacturing premium handwriting pens, to expand their business. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large companies, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and high-quality office products, will find this framework beneficial. Given the emphasis on quality, delivery, customer service, and social value, businesses that excel in these areas are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, enhancing the potential for market entry and business growth within the public sector and educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium Handwriting 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

Premium Quality Handwriting Pens

This lot is for Premium Quality Handwriting Pens

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 May 2026 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.

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

Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens

This lot is for Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 May 2026 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.

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-045750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026850-2024
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

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 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
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
TLE45 Wakefield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Manuscript Pen Company Ltd

Newell Brands UK Limited

STAEDTLER (UK) Limited

edding (UK) Ltd

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