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title: "YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science"
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# YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6313541-95cc-49be-83f5-f3180d10ba16

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## Summary

YPO, a public buying organisation based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, has completed the procurement process for the "YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science" contract, under the industry category of educational and laboratory equipment. This open procedure framework agreement was issued to source primary and secondary science equipment primarily for the education market. The tender aimed to establish agreements for the supply of stock to YPO's distribution centre and on a direct-delivery basis to YPO's customers. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract spanning from 5 November 2024 to 4 November 2028, valued at £3,000,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 20 September 2024 and the award publication date of 10 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and scientific equipment, such as SMEs and VCSEs. The awarded suppliers include Commotion Ltd, Curie Scientific, Eduk8 Worldwide, Learning Resources Ltd, Smith Scientific Ltd, TEXET SALES LIMITED, and VITTA Group, who will supply a broad range of educational materials from magnets and microscopes to laboratory pipettes. This framework agreement not only offers substantial growth prospects by providing consistent high-volume orders, but it also supports direct delivery channels, enhancing the supplier's market reach within the education sector. Businesses within the CPV codes related to educational and laboratory equipment are well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Primary and Secondary Science Equipment 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. For a small number of lines, they are also looking to establish an agreement for Providers to deliver to YPO customers on a direct basis whereby the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Provider, but the Provider delivers direct to the end customer. Additional information: http://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662e3723-a9e3-4693-a58b-e87b34fb4f5c |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | COMMOTION; CURIE SCIENTIFIC; EDUK8 WORLDWIDE; LEARNING RESOURCES; SMITH SCIENTIFIC; TEXET SALES; VITTA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38622000 - Mirrors
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales
- 42958000 - Weights for weighing machines

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662e3723-a9e3-4693-a58b-e87b34fb4f5c
- 8 Aug 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbbf40f-cb72-4d7a-a737-4e26ec6a2123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662e3723-a9e3-4693-a58b-e87b34fb4f5c
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfbbf40f-cb72-4d7a-a737-4e26ec6a2123
  8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users
  YPO Permissible Users

## Notice URLs

- http://procontract.due-north.com
- http://www.ypo.co.uk/

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