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title: "YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks"
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# YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a68cd83c-0d0d-432b-9015-431527220d78

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of student paints and inks was conducted by YPO, a prominent buying organisation in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This procurement, classified under handicraft and art supplies, was held under an open procedure to establish a framework agreement aimed at delivering the products primarily for educational markets. The tender process officially commenced with the publication on 26th November 2024 and was successfully awarded on 14th March 2025. The procurement status is complete, with the contract duration set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The framework agreement, valued at £4,500,000, was targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it also included some large suppliers, ensuring a diverse supplier base for the delivery within the United Kingdom.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers within the handicraft and art supplies sector. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract advantageous due to its emphasis on accommodating smaller businesses, fostering an inclusive commercial environment. The contract supports innovation and expansion by allowing participating companies to deliver products to YPO's distribution centre, making it ideal for businesses aiming to enhance visibility and presence in the education market. Additionally, given that the tender permits both SMEs and larger entities like Daler-Rowney Ltd and R Talens UK Ltd, it promotes a competitive environment where diverse organisations can capitalise on the long-term contract to broaden their market reach and enhance their supply capabilities.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Student Paints and Inks 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/1bc6b706-bf07-409d-a38d-0b2ead1ad591 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | DALER-ROWNEY; LA FRANÇAISE DES COULEURS; MAJOR BRUSHES; R TALENS; TEXET SALES; WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc6b706-bf07-409d-a38d-0b2ead1ad591
- 26 Nov 2024 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c137fbc-c9e3-4890-ac61-806e8cf4c1d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc6b706-bf07-409d-a38d-0b2ead1ad591
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c137fbc-c9e3-4890-ac61-806e8cf4c1d9
  26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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