--- title: "YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c034" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c034" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c034.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c034.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YPO" published: "2025-04-12" --- # YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks Buyer: YPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c034 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c034) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c034.json) ## Summary YPO has awarded multiple contracts under the Framework Agreement titled "YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks," targeted primarily towards the education market. This procurement process, which falls under the industry category of handicraft and art supplies (CPV 37800000), involves delivering various types of paints and inks to YPO's distribution centre located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (region UKE45). The procurement stage is the "Award," with the contracts signed on 14th March 2025, following an open procurement method as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a standstill period of at least 10 days to allow for any challenges before the contract commencement. This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses in the art supplies sector, especially for SMEs specialising in high-quality paints and inks. The designated suppliers—including La Francaise Des Couleurs, Daler-Rowney Limited, West Design Products Limited, Texet Sales Limited, Major Brushes Limited, and R Talens UK Ltd—reflect a preference for suppliers who can deliver excellent quality, timely customer service, and demonstrate social value and sustainability. Companies meeting these criteria can expect significant growth, gaining longer-term contracts and reinforcing their market position within educational supplies in the UK and potentially within similar frameworks in other regions. ## 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. ### Lot Information YPO Ready Mixed Paint This lot is for YPO Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint This lot is for YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date YPO Acrylic Paint This lot is for YPO Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date YPO Premium Acrylic Paint This lot is for YPO Premium Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Powder Paint This lot is for Powder Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Paint Sticks This lot is for Paint Sticks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Paint Blocks This lot is for Paint Blocks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Watercolour Tins This lot is for Watercolour Tins to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Drawing Inks This lot is for Drawing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Block Printing Inks This lot is for Block Printing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Oil Paints This lot is for Oil Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Fabric Paints This lot is for Fabric Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint This lot is for Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint This lot is for Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield 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/014791-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 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 | 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 | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,500,000 | ## 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | DALER-ROWNEY; LA FRANCAISE 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 Apr 2025 at 22:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014791-2025 - 26 Nov 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038201-2024 ## 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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