--- title: "YPO - 001128 Exercise Book and Papers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YPO" published: "2022-09-13" --- # YPO - 001128 Exercise Book and Papers Buyer: YPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328ae.json) ## Summary The YPO public procurement process for the framework agreement titled "Exercise Books and Papers" has been awarded to WILLIAM SINCLAIR & SONS (STATIONERS) LIMITED. The procurement stage was completed on 13th September 2022. The contract is valued at £29,000,000 and will cover a range of exercise books and papers under various lots until 12th October 2026. YPO, as the buying organisation, operates as a public body in Wakefield, United Kingdom, focusing on general public services within the education market. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers of exercise books and papers, especially those capable of meeting the specific technical specifications and delivery requirements of YPO. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated process due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Businesses looking to compete should demonstrate the ability to deliver substantial volumes during peak periods, maintain short turnaround and lead times, and ensure compliance with the complex storage and delivery criteria outlined by YPO. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the supply of Exercise Books and Papers for use mainly in the education market. The framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for providers primarily to deliver stock into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. ### Lot Information A4 32 PAGE A4 32 PAGE Options: This framework will cover period from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 1st October 2022 to 20th September 2026. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. A4 80 PAGE A4 80 PAGE Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. A4 OTHER BOOKS A4 OTHER BOOKS Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. 9x7" 80 PAGE 9x7" 80 PAGE Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. 9x7" OTHER BOOKS 9x7" OTHER BOOKS Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. 8X6.5" ALL RANGE 8X6.5" ALL RANGE Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. MISCELLANEOUS SIZE BOOKS (Including Vocab/project) MISCELLANEOUS SIZE BOOKS (Including Vocab/project) Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. A4+ & A3+ BOOKS A4+ & A3+ BOOKS Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. A4 PAPERS A4 PAPERS Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. OTHER SIZE PAPERS (Including graph papers/analysis papers) OTHER SIZE PAPERS (Including graph papers/analysis papers) Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. QUARTERBOUND NOTEBOOKS QUARTERBOUND NOTEBOOKS Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. PERSONALISED EXERCISE BOOKS - Direct supply PERSONALISED EXERCISE BOOKS - Direct supply Options: This framework will cover period from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2024 with 2 options to extend for additional 12 months. The full framework period will therefore be from 13th October 2022 to 12th October 2026. ### Procurement Information On 31st March 2022 YPO published Prior Information Notice (Notice Reference: 2022/S 000-008723) for the Supply of Exercise Books and Paper, the aim of which was to engage with and find potential providers. In response to the PIN notice YPO were in communication with several suppliers about this opportunity. All but one provider decided they could not meet the requirements. After extensive engagement with customers, as well as paper and exercise books providers, both within the UK and overseas market, YPO did not identify suitable suppliers, apart from one, who could meet YPO's technical specification and delivery requirements, specifically volumes with peak periods, turnaround and lead times. Therefore, YPO would like to award this framework through Regulation 32 in Public Contract Regulations 2015 on the grounds that: "32 (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025662-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 May 2022 | | Award date | 12 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £29,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLE45 Wakefield | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WILLIAM SINCLAIR & SONS (STATIONERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22830000 - Exercise books ## Release History - 13 Sep 2022 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025662-2022 - 31 Mar 2022 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008723-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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