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title: "YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045750"
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# YPO - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045750

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## Summary

YPO has initiated a tender for the procurement of premium handwriting pens, focusing on office supplies within the education market. The procurement process is currently at the Award phase, following an open procedure. This framework agreement, valued at £3,500,000 per lot and effective from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, includes delivery to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The framework may be extended for up to two additional years based on performance and market conditions, with decisions on extensions expected by the end of May 2026. The industry category for this procurement is classified under CPV code 30192000 (Office Supplies), and the project involves multiple suppliers including edding (UK) Ltd, Manuscript Pen Company Ltd, Newell Brands UK Limited, and STAEDTLER (UK) Limited.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers of office supplies, specifically those manufacturing premium handwriting pens, to expand their business. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large companies, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and high-quality office products, will find this framework beneficial. Given the emphasis on quality, delivery, customer service, and social value, businesses that excel in these areas are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, enhancing the potential for market entry and business growth within the public sector and educational institutions.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Premium Handwriting 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

Premium Quality Handwriting Pens

This lot is for Premium Quality Handwriting Pens

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 May 2026 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.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date

Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens

This lot is for Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 May 2026 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.

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/026850-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| 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 | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | EDDING (UK; MANUSCRIPT PEN; NEWELL BRANDS; STAEDTLER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026850-2024
- 3 May 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014389-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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