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title: "The supply of Storage Boxes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05692a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# The supply of Storage Boxes

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05692a

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of storage boxes, scheduled to commence in April 2026. Located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, this initiative involves a pre-market engagement opportunity concluding on 29th August 2025. This falls under the industry category of box files, letter trays, storage boxes, and similar articles, with a valuation of £2,500,000. The procurement is anticipated to be part of a framework agreement, aligning with YPO's objective to ensure comprehensive supply chain solutions for its customers.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming for growth, particularly those specialising in goods delivery within the United Kingdom. Companies that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging with this tender could lead businesses to widen their market reach and establish significant partnerships by contributing innovative products and sustainable practices to YPO's supply chain. The current phase allows suppliers to share insights on market risks, new product developments, and quality assurance, ensuring a refined tender approach aligned with YPO's values and standards.

## Notice

YPO are looking for providers to supply YPO and its customers with a range of Storage Boxes.

### Planning Information

YPO - Pre-Market Engagement Opportunity: Storage Boxes
YPO is initiating a pre-market engagement opportunity for the supply of storage boxes, to be held in stock at the YPO warehouse in Wakefield (WF2 0XE) and available for direct delivery to our customers. This early engagement phase is set to conclude on 29th August 2025.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the RFI questionnaire which can be found on the below link. No additional documentation is required beyond the questionnaire at this stage.
We are seeking insights from suppliers on areas including:
• Current market landscape and supply base
• Market risks and mitigation
• New product developments and innovations
• Social value and sustainability initiatives
• Product testing methods and quality assurance
Our aim is to gather valuable information to ensure we achieve the best possible value and quality from the market.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5M7sW2mYwkaQBOiw7IlGxHTJKH087RFFgFUgkNuIWpBUNjVXU1FTNVROR0hHQkZDSFAxM1I0ME5HRy4u 
If you have any further questions on the process, please contact Matthew Pinder at matthew.pinder@ypo.co.uk
The deadline to complete the form is the 29th August 2026. 
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/044318-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30199500 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044318-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044318-2025
  30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5M7sW2mYwkaQBOiw7IlGxHTJKH087RFFgFUgkNuIWpBUNjVXU1FTNVROR0hHQkZDSFAxM1I0ME5HRy4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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