Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Contact person: Contracts Team
Telephone: +44 1924664685
E-mail: contracts@ypo.co.uk
NUTS: UKE45
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ypo.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.ypo.co.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
YPO-000993 Educational Handwriting Instruments and Accessories
Reference number: 000993
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30192700
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a framework agreement for the provision of educational handwriting instruments and accessories 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Premium branded handwriting pens 1.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Premium branded handwriting pens 2.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Mid Range Branded Handwriting Pens 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mid range branded handwriting pens 3.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Premium branded handwriting pens 4.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Own Brand Premium Handwriting Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Own brand premium handwriting pens.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
45
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Own Brand Economy Handwriting Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Own brand economy handwriting pens.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
45
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Ergonomic Handwriting Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ergonomic handwriting pens.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Fountain Pens and Calligraphy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fountain pens and calligraphy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Ink
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ink.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Delivery and customer service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will cover the period from 31 March 2020 to 30 March 2022 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 206-501511
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 000993
Title: Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Rubbermaid UK Ltd
Halifax Anenue, Fradley, Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 000993
Title: Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edding UK Ltd
Edding House, Merlin Centre, Acrewood Way
St Albans
AL4 0JY
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 000993
Title: Mid Range Branded Handwriting Pens 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manuscript Pen Company Ltd
Highley, Nr Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6NN
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 000993
Title: Premium Branded Handwriting Pens 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 000993
Title: Own Brand Premium Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hira Company Ltd
Elizabeth House, Elizabeth Street
Manchester
M8 8JJ
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 000993
Title: Own Brand Economy Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hira Company Ltd
Elizabeth House, Elizabeth Street
Manchester
M8 8JJ
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 000993
Title: Ergonomic Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STABILO International GmbH
Building 1, Concorde Park, Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4BY
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 000993
Title: Fountain Pens and Calligraphy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manuscript Pen Company Ltd
Highley, Nr Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6NN
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 000993
Title: Ink
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Rubbermaid UK Ltd
Halifax Avenue, Fradley, Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Contract start date 31 March 2020
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/04/2020