Planning

The supply of Storage Boxes

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 13:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of storage boxes, scheduled to commence in April 2026. Located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, this initiative involves a pre-market engagement opportunity concluding on 29th August 2025. This falls under the industry category of box files, letter trays, storage boxes, and similar articles, with a valuation of £2,500,000. The procurement is anticipated to be part of a framework agreement, aligning with YPO's objective to ensure comprehensive supply chain solutions for its customers.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming for growth, particularly those specialising in goods delivery within the United Kingdom. Companies that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging with this tender could lead businesses to widen their market reach and establish significant partnerships by contributing innovative products and sustainable practices to YPO's supply chain. The current phase allows suppliers to share insights on market risks, new product developments, and quality assurance, ensuring a refined tender approach aligned with YPO's values and standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of Storage Boxes

Notice Description

YPO are looking for providers to supply YPO and its customers with a range of Storage Boxes.

Planning Information

YPO - Pre-Market Engagement Opportunity: Storage Boxes YPO is initiating a pre-market engagement opportunity for the supply of storage boxes, to be held in stock at the YPO warehouse in Wakefield (WF2 0XE) and available for direct delivery to our customers. This early engagement phase is set to conclude on 29th August 2025. If you are interested in participating, please complete the RFI questionnaire which can be found on the below link. No additional documentation is required beyond the questionnaire at this stage. We are seeking insights from suppliers on areas including: • Current market landscape and supply base • Market risks and mitigation • New product developments and innovations • Social value and sustainability initiatives • Product testing methods and quality assurance Our aim is to gather valuable information to ensure we achieve the best possible value and quality from the market. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5M7sW2mYwkaQBOiw7IlGxHTJKH087RFFgFUgkNuIWpBUNjVXU1FTNVROR0hHQkZDSFAxM1I0ME5HRy4u If you have any further questions on the process, please contact Matthew Pinder at matthew.pinder@ypo.co.uk The deadline to complete the form is the 29th August 2026. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05692a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044318-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30199500 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Matthew Pinder
Contact Email
matthew.pinder@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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