Planning

The Supply of Exercise Books

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is in the planning stage of a tender process for the supply of exercise books, primarily branded with their label. This is a public procurement opportunity under the "Goods" category, seeking providers capable of delivering directly to their warehouse in Wakefield, as well as across the UK. The estimated value of this procurement is approximately £9 million per year, and the overarching framework agreement signifies a substantial business opportunity. Interested parties must complete the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire by 22 May 2026. The contract period is set to start on 20 October 2026 and may extend until 19 October 2036, showcasing a long-term potential for partnership with a prominent sub-central government authority.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialising in stationery and educational supplies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can reliably supply high-quality exercise books and ensure efficient distribution across the UK covering both bulk shipments to the YPO warehouse and direct-to-consumer logistics are particularly well-suited for this contract. Given its framework agreement, businesses can leverage this opportunity to secure a stable and potentially extensive customer base over an extended period, enhancing business visibility and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Exercise Books

Notice Description

YPO are looking for providers for the supply of Exercise Books. Key objectives are to ensure we offer an entire range of exercise books for our customers at a high quality. These would be mainly YPO branded items. This will include product to be delivered direct to YPO and stocked in our warehouse in wakefield and Direct supply to customers across the UK. Value of opportunity approx PS9 million per annum.

Planning Information

If you are interested in this opportunity there is a PME questionnaire to complete. Please contact kieran.gotts@ypo.co.uk and cheryl.gahan@ypo.co.uk This will be sent via email to be completed and returned by the deadline above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042329-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22830000 - Exercise books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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