--- title: "The Supply of Whiteboards and Whiteboard Markers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05110b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05110b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05110b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05110b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION" published: "2026-05-22" --- # The Supply of Whiteboards and Whiteboard Markers Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05110b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05110b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05110b.json) ## Summary The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) executed a comprehensive procurement process titled "The Supply of Whiteboards and Whiteboard Markers," with an active status as of May 2026. The process involved an open procedure method targeting industry needs within the Education and Local Authority sectors, primarily in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. Key stages included planning, tendering, and awarding contracts under a framework agreement aimed at dry wipe boards and markers. The tender documentation highlighted several award criteria across lots, focusing on quality, delivery, customer service, social value, sustainability, and price. This culminated in multiple contracts, with the most recent update reflecting adjustments to ongoing deliverables and supplier engagements as of May 2026. For businesses, this procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specializing in educational tools and office supplies. The framework agreement spans diverse lots, enabling participation from SMEs and catering to both established businesses and smaller entities looking to expand. The need for high-volume supplies, coupled with a structured award criteria framework, may favour companies with robust supply chain capabilities and a commitment to sustainability. Interested suppliers should focus on developing competitive pricing structures and enhancing service delivery to meet YPO's standards, ensuring alignment with their strategic objectives and customer requirements in the educational and public sectors. ## Notice YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement following a Competitive Tendering Procedure for the supply of Dry Wipe Boards and Whiteboard Markers for use primarily in the education market and local authority sectors. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for Suppliers to deliver stock into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. ### Lot Information YPO Branded Whiteboard Markers and Pens This lot is for YPO Branded Whiteboard Markers and Pens Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures YPO Refillable Whiteboard Markers and Pens This lot is for YPO Refillable Whiteboard Markers and Pens Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Premium Quality Refillable Whiteboard Markers and Pens This lot is for Premium Quality Refillable Whiteboard Markers and Pens Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 1 This lot is for Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 1 Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 2 This lot is for Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 2 Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 3 This lot is for Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens - Range 3 Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Framed Dry Wipeboards This lot is for Framed Dry Wipeboards Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Flexible Dry Wipeboards This lot is for Flexible Dry Wipeboards Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Non Flexible Dry Wipeboards This lot is for Non Flexible Dry Wipeboards Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures Dry Wipeboards and Pens Classpacks This lot is for Dry Wipeboards and Pens Classpacks Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of the lot awarded. Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of October 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures ### Planning Information YPO are looking to start pre market engagement for the provision of Whiteboards and Whiteboard Marker/Pen ranges to be stocked in the YPO warehouse in Wakefield (WF2 0XE) for delivery to our customer base. All items will be stocked in YPOs warehouse and there will be no direct delivery to customer items. YPO intends to close the preliminary market engagement by the 06/06/2025. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact us at cheryl.gahan@ypo.co.uk for us to send you a short questionnaire to complete and return to the same email address. Please note there are 4 tabs, 1 tab with guidance notes and 3 tabs with questions - suppliers only need to complete the tabs for the products they are able to supply. Also, should you have any further questions around this opportunity please contact the above email address. YPO are looking for testing methods to ensure we achieve best value and quality in the market. How do you as manufacturer test these products to ensure consistence in high quality? YPO are looking to find the standard product ranges available in the market to allow us to build the product specifications for each proposed lot. Eg pack sizes /environmental claims (this may include customer feedback you have to support). YPO require detail of ranges that can be offered by providers for specific markets Eg whiteboard markers/pens and drywipe boards across YPO Branded and non-YPO Branded. (YPO require providers that can offer full ranges of product to meet the needs of the customer base from Early Years through to Secondary and higher education and non-education) YPO are looking for your social value / sustainability offering to support your product ranges. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047852-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,200,000 | | Lots value | £20,200,000 | | Awards value | £20,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION | | 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 | BIC; EASTPOINT GLOBAL; EDDING (U.K.; HELIX TRADING; NEWELL BRANDS; TEXET SALES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 30192000 - Office supplies - 30195900 - Whiteboards and magnetic boards - 30195910 - Whiteboards - 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories - 30195920 - Magnetic boards - 39162000 - Educational equipment ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 12:15 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047852-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 19:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009699-2026 - 1 Oct 2025 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061455-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 17:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 13:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020523-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047852-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009699-2026 3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061455-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050663-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020523-2025 12th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm Associated documents can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm ## Notice URLs - http://www.bi-office.com - http://www.eastpointglobal.com - http://www.edding.com - http://www.edxeducation.com/ - http://www.texet.com - https://eu.bic.com/en-gb - https://mapedhelix.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.newellbrands.com/ - https://www.szmadic.com - https://www.ypo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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