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 001241 - Workwear and PPE
Reference number: 001241
II.1.2) Main CPV code
18100000
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
Workwear and PPE for use primarily in the education market. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements by establishing an agreement for Providers to deliver stock both into YPO’s distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and deliver to YPO customers on a direct basis whereby the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Provider, but the Provider delivers direct to the end customer. YPO also wish to establish an agreement where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a “contract” basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
General Workwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
General Workwear
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Hi Vis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hi Vis
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Tabards and Aprons
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tabards and Aprons
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Disposable Workwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Disposable Workwear
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18141000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gloves
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Footwear
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Footwear
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
PPE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18143000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
PPE
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Contractual
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contractual
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
50%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 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 April 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. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years from 30th July 2024 to 29th July 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 000-015384
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001241
Title: General Workwear
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burlington Uniforms Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ilasco
Glenrothes
UK
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workwear Express Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001241
Title: Hi Vis
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burlington Uniforms Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workwear Express Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 001241
Title: Tabards and Aprons
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 001241
Title: Disposable Workwear
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enviroclean
Grangemouth
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 001241
Title: Gloves
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arrow County Supplies
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burlington Uniforms Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Telfrod
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 001241
Title: Footwear
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
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
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burlington Uniforms Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Telfrod
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 001241
Title: PPE
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
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
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DSTO Ltd T/A Head2Toe Workwear
Poole
UK
NUTS: UKK25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Telfrod
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 001241
Title: Contractual
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arco Ltd
Hull
UK
NUTS: UKE11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arden Winch & Co Ltd
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Burlington Uniforms Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chelmsford Safety Supplies
Chelmsford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DSTO Ltd T/A Head2Toe Workwear
Poole
UK
NUTS: UKK25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK Limited
Telfrod
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rexel UK Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Signet Industrial Distribution Ltd
Doncaster
UK
NUTS: UKE31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 000 000.00
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
28/11/2024