---
title: "The Supply of Exercise Books"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069448"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069448.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# The Supply of Exercise Books

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069448

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is in the planning stage of a tender process for the supply of exercise books, primarily branded with their label. This is a public procurement opportunity under the "Goods" category, seeking providers capable of delivering directly to their warehouse in Wakefield, as well as across the UK. The estimated value of this procurement is approximately £9 million per year, and the overarching framework agreement signifies a substantial business opportunity. Interested parties must complete the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire by 22 May 2026. The contract period is set to start on 20 October 2026 and may extend until 19 October 2036, showcasing a long-term potential for partnership with a prominent sub-central government authority.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialising in stationery and educational supplies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can reliably supply high-quality exercise books and ensure efficient distribution across the UK covering both bulk shipments to the YPO warehouse and direct-to-consumer logistics are particularly well-suited for this contract. Given its framework agreement, businesses can leverage this opportunity to secure a stable and potentially extensive customer base over an extended period, enhancing business visibility and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

YPO are looking for providers for the supply of Exercise Books. Key objectives are to ensure we offer an entire range of exercise books for our customers at a high quality. These would be mainly YPO branded items. This will include product to be delivered direct to YPO and stocked in our warehouse in wakefield and Direct supply to customers across the UK. Value of opportunity approx PS9 million per annum.

### Planning Information

If you are interested in this opportunity there is a PME questionnaire to complete. 
Please contact kieran.gotts@ypo.co.uk and cheryl.gahan@ypo.co.uk 
This will be sent via email to be completed and returned by the deadline above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042329-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,000,000 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22830000 - Exercise books

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042329-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042329-2026
  8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/

## Provenance

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