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 7901239756
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 1207 - Book Coverings, Note Pads & Envelopes
Reference number: 001207
II.1.2) Main CPV code
22000000
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 Book Coverings, Notepads and Envelopes 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 and also for Providers to 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
9 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - YPO Branded Notebooks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of YPO branded notebooks to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 2 - Premium Casebound
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of premium casebound to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 3 - Wirebound Polyprop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of wirebound polyprop to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 4 - Twinwire Polyprop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of twinwire polyprop to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 5 - Recycled Notebooks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of recycled notebooks to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 6 - Green Pressboard
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of green pressboard to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 7 - Premium Pressboard
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of premium pressboard to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
Lot 8 - Fashion Notebooks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of fashion notebooks to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Hardback Memo Books
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of hardback memo books to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Office and Event Books
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22815000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of office and event books to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Flipchart Pads
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197621
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of flipchart pads to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Spiral Flipcharts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197621
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of spiral flipcharts to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Book Cover Films
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of book cover films to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
II.2.14) Additional information
The variants that will be accepted on this Lot are as follows:
1. + / - 5% tolerance on the required plasticizer content
2. + / - 10% tolerance on the required micron
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Lot 14 - Book Jackets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of book jackets to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield as well as directly to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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
II.2.14) Additional information
The variant that will be accepted on this Lot is as follows:
+ / - 10% tolerance on the required micron
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Envelopes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30199230
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the provision of envelopes to be delivered into YPO's 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: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2027 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 February 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 23rd May 2025 to 22nd May 2029 (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 000-040968
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 1 - YPO Branded Notebooks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 2 - Premium Casebound
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hamelin Brands Limited
Redlodge
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pukka Pads 2000 Limited
Poole
UK
NUTS: UKK25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 3 - Wirebound Polyprop
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
Hamelin Brands Limited
Redlodge
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 4 - Twinwire Polyprop
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 5 - Recycled Notebooks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 6 - Green Pressboard
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 7 - Premium Pressboard
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exaclair Ltd
Kings Lynn
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 8 - Fashion Notebooks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
Victor Stationery
Carryduff
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 9 - Hardback Memo Books
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 10 - Office and Event Books
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
William Sinclairs and Sons (Stationers) Limited
Otley
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 11 - Flipchart Pads
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
Grosvenor House Papers Limited
Kendal
UK
NUTS: UKD1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 12 - Spiral Flipcharts
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
Wigston Paper Limited
Coalville
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 13 - Book Cover Films
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flipfile Limited
Littlehampton
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 14 - Book Jackets
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flipfile Limited
Littlehampton
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Contract No: 001207
Title: Lot 15 - Envelopes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/05/2025
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
Moraok Limited T/A Blake Envelopes and Packaging
Yeovil
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 600 000.00
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
23/05/2025