--- title: "001176 - The Supply of Pens and other writing Implements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YPO" published: "2023-06-15" --- # 001176 - The Supply of Pens and other writing Implements Buyer: YPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b46a.json) ## Summary The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is inviting bids for a procurement opportunity titled "The Supply of Pens and other writing Implements." The procurement falls under the goods category and involves appointing providers onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium Pens primarily for the education market. The procurement stages include various lots tailored to specific products, with a planned contract period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure with opportunities for extensions. This tender by YPO provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies, particularly premium writing materials. Companies offering quality products, efficient delivery services, and a focus on social value/sustainability would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The potential 4-year contract period with extension options offers stability and growth prospects for successful bidders looking to establish long-term partnerships with YPO in fulfilling their educational supply needs. ## Notice YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - A comprehensive range of premium office writing equipment including correction Lot 1 is for the provision of a comprehensive range of premium office writing equipment including correction to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 2 - Premium precision writing pens, fineliners and metallic gel rollerballs Lot 2 is for the provision of premium precision writing pens, fineliners and metallic gel rollerballs to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 3 - Premium triangular stick pens, retractable and permanent markers Lot 3 is for the provision of premium triangular stick pens, retractable and permanent markers to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 4 - Premium retractable ballpoint pens and retractable gel pens Lot 4 is for the provision of premium retractable ballpoint pens and retractable gel pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 5 - Premium erasable rollerball pens Lot 5 is for the provision of premium erasable rollerball pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 6 - Premium highlighters and fineliner pens Lot 6 is for the provision of premium highlighters and fineliner pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 7 - Premium flipchart markers and ballpoint Lot 7 is for the provision of premium flipchart markers and ballpoint to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 8 - Premium gel pens and rollerball pens Lot 8 is for the provision of premium gel pens and rollerball pens to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 9 - Premium gel pens, refills and correction Lot 9 is for the provision of premium gel pens, refills and correction to be delivered to our warehouse in Wakefield. Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 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 April 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 July 2023 to 30th June 2027 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017104-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | 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 | 10 | | Supplier names | BIC; EASTPOINT GLOBAL; EDDING; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL RUBBERMAID; PENTEL STATIONERY; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER; THE PILOT PEN CO (UK; ZEBRA PEN (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30192000 - Office supplies - 30192121 - Ballpoint pens - 30192930 - Correction pens ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017104-2023 - 20 Mar 2023 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008049-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm - https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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