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title: "YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens"
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# YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1c4f05-47ce-4d0a-9656-bb33421b04d2

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## Summary

The buying organisation, YPO, has completed a tender process titled "YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens". This tender, categorised under "Various office equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30190000), specifically targets the education market for premium handwriting pens. YPO intends for the stock to be distributed to their centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with a total contract value of £3,500,000 and a contract period lasting from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The award was published on 22nd August 2024, following a tender period that ended on 14th June 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying office supplies, particularly writing instruments. The framework agreement's significant value suggests ample business growth potential for successful bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit greatly, as the procurement process explicitly included suitability criteria for these types of businesses. Notable suppliers awarded include edding (UK) Ltd, Manuscript Pen Company Limited, Newell Brands UK Limited, and STAEDTLER (UK) Limited, indicating a competitive and inclusive business environment.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a39298d-919a-4022-9f0b-ac6e93407610 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EDDING (UK; MANUSCRIPT PEN; NEWELL BRANDS; STAEDTLER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a39298d-919a-4022-9f0b-ac6e93407610
- 3 May 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cf264b-931c-428d-8dca-2516a3cc7954

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a39298d-919a-4022-9f0b-ac6e93407610
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cf264b-931c-428d-8dca-2516a3cc7954
  3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

## Provenance

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