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title: "YPO - 000897 Creative Crafts"
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# YPO - 000897 Creative Crafts

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a00aa63e-28a9-4ef3-abf3-d19b36e16bd5

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by YPO, aims to appoint providers onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Creative Crafts primarily targeted at the education sector. This contract, valued between £2.5 million and £3 million, is set to run from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2020, with provisions for two 12-month extensions. The tender period ended on 2nd July 2018, and the contract is administered from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of handicraft and art supplies looking to expand their market reach, especially within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly accessible, as it encourages participation from these business types. Companies capable of delivering high-quality creative craft supplies or related products can leverage this framework to secure long-term contracts with a reputable buyer like YPO.

## Notice

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Creative Crafts 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. The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2020 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance.) with 2 options to extend for an additional 12 months. The framework has an estimated value of between PS2.5 and PS3 Million for the maximum life of the contract (4 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76e0f8-cb2b-48e8-ba85-2aace09dba8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ARTSTRAWS; BRIAN CLEGG (EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; CREATIV COMPANY (UK; CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL; EXACLAIR; HABICO; JOHN L BRIERLEY LIMITED T/A ART & CRAFT FACTORY; VICTORIA GRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 37810000 - Handicraft supplies
- 37820000 - Art supplies

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76e0f8-cb2b-48e8-ba85-2aace09dba8c
- 25 May 2018 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac16bf65-3571-44af-afc2-295c32cc017e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b76e0f8-cb2b-48e8-ba85-2aace09dba8c
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac16bf65-3571-44af-afc2-295c32cc017e
  25th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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