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 - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens
Reference number: 001255
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30192000
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 Premium Handwriting Pens 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:
3 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Social Value/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 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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 Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30190000
30192000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Social Value/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 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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 000-014389
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001255
Title: Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
edding (UK) Ltd
edding House, Merlin Centre, Acrewood Way, St Albans
Herts
AL4 0JY
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Brands UK Limited
Halifax Avenue, Fradley Park
Lichfield
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:
: 3 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001255
Title: Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STAEDTLER (UK) Limited
1st Floor, 31 Old Field Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 5LJ
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
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
22/08/2024