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: https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
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 - 001257 Student Paint and Inks
Reference number: 001257
II.1.2) Main CPV code
37800000
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 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
YPO Ready Mixed Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for YPO Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in
Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
YPO Acrylic Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for YPO Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
10%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
YPO Premium Acrylic Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for YPO Premium Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in
Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Powder Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Powder Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Paint Sticks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Paint Sticks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Paint Blocks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Paint Blocks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Watercolour Tins
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Watercolour Tins to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Drawing Inks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Drawing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Block Printing Inks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Block Printing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Oil Paints
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Oil Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Fabric Paints
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Fabric Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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: 14
II.2.1) Title
Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution
centre in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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:
2024/S 000-038201
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001257
Title: YPO Ready Mixed Paints
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
La Francaise Des Couleurs
64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France
Bolbec
FR
NUTS: FR
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001257
Title: YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paints
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
La Francaise Des Couleurs
64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France
Bolbec
FR
NUTS: FR
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 001257
Title: YPO Acrylic Paint
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 001257
Title: YPO Premium Acrylic Paint
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent,
Kent
CT19 4RJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 001257
Title: Powder Paint
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 001257
Title: Paint Sticks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
5th Floor City Point 701 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester,
Manchester
M32 ORW
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:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 001257
Title: Major Brushes Limited
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff,
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 001257
Title: Watercolour
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff,
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 001257
Title: Drawing Inks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
La Francaise Des Couleurs
64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France
Bolbec
FR
NUTS: FR
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 001257
Title: Block Printing Inks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Design Products Limited
West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent,
Kent
CT19 4RJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 001257
Title: Oil Paints
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Contract No: 001257
Title: Fabric Paints
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Contract No: 001257
Title: Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R Talens UK Ltd
Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire,
Wokingham
RG40 1AU
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Contract No: 001257
Title: Premium Branded Acrylic Paint
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Daler-Rowney Limited
Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R Talens UK Ltd
Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire,
Berkshire
RG40 1AU
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for
details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users .
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
12/04/2025