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title: "YPO 001159 - The Supply of Premium Colouring Pens"
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# YPO 001159 - The Supply of Premium Colouring Pens

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab076e80-47ed-4f2b-b520-b6d2823e22fc

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## Summary

The YPO is inviting providers to participate in a tender for the supply of premium colouring pens under a Framework Agreement. The procurement process covers the period from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025, with possible extensions up to 30th April 2027. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 17th February 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is open to all interested parties.

This tender from YPO presents a lucrative opportunity for providers looking to supply premium colouring pens to the education market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to take part in this procurement process. By meeting the specified requirements and deadlines, businesses can secure a contract to deliver stock to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, helping to drive business growth and establish long-term partnerships.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of premium colouring 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. The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of March 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5818df0-493d-4a21-a3a9-e79a394b1cde |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37822000 - Drawing pens

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5818df0-493d-4a21-a3a9-e79a394b1cde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5818df0-493d-4a21-a3a9-e79a394b1cde
  10th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/

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