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title: "YPO - 000877 The Supply of Premium Colouring Pens"
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# YPO - 000877 The Supply of Premium Colouring Pens

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-176a13a0-6e05-474f-8e03-eab3ab643e67

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "YPO - 000877 The Supply of Premium Colouring Pens" is initiated by YPO, focusing on the supply of premium stationery items intended primarily for the education sector. The contract is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and has a total value of £7,000,000, with a minimum threshold of £6,200,000. This open procurement method has reached its tender stage with the bid submission deadline on 18 April 2018. The awarded contract period begins on 1 September 2018 and concludes on 31 August 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the production of educational stationery and related supplies. Businesses that can supply quality premium colouring pens and meet the distribution requirements of YPO’s framework agreement may find this contract a lucrative avenue for growth. Suppliers interested in expanding their presence in the education market should consider engaging in this framework opportunity.

## Notice

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Premium Colouring Pens or 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 Additional information: For more information please email the contacts stated above. To see the documentation, please go online to: https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration_wizard_introduction?openform and 'Register as a Supplier'. 1. Click on the appropriate tender under 'Latest Opportunities' 2. Click the Register Interest button which is located under the Main Contract Detail 3. Click on 'ok' 4. Return back to the home page and select the My Opportunities link, located on the right hand side of your home page. 5. Select the link to the tender 6. Select view stage detail and use the response wizard to start answering questions online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df6b550-b613-41d2-b4c9-60024b570b6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BIC; EDDING (U.K.; HELIX TRADING; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; STABILO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df6b550-b613-41d2-b4c9-60024b570b6e
- 13 Mar 2018 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df6b550-b613-41d2-b4c9-60024b570b6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df6b550-b613-41d2-b4c9-60024b570b6e
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration_wizard_introduction?openform

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