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Contract Notice

YPO - 001250 Sketch Books and Pads

  • First published: 12 March 2025
  • Last modified: 12 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04def5
Published by:
YPO
Authority ID:
AA24923
Publication date:
12 March 2025
Deadline date:
11 April 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of Sketchbooks and Pads 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.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

UK

Contact person: Contracts Team

Telephone: +44 01924664685

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.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm


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 - 001250 Sketch Books and Pads

Reference number: 001250

II.1.2) Main CPV code

22816000

 

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 Sketchbooks and Pads 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

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Layout, Tracing Pads and Paper

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37823200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot will cover a range of layout, tracing pads and paper to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Drawing Project Books

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of project books in various sizes to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Scrap/Presentation Book

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of presentation and scrap books to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Own Brand Sketchbooks & Watercolour Pads

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of YPO branded sketchbooks and watercolour pads to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Laminated Sketchbooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of laminated sketchbooks to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Hardback Sketchbooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of hardback sketchbooks to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Polypropylene Sketchbook

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of polypropylene sketchbooks to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Sketchbooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of sketchbooks to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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

Premium Sketchbooks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

22816000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE45

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot covers a range of premium sketchbook to be delivered into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 35%

Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 03/06/2025

End: 02/06/2029

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 March 2027 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 3rd June 2025 to 2nd June 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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the

Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.

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 with several operators.

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 11/04/2025

Local time: 14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.

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

14/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
22816000 Pads Paper or paperboard registers
37823200 Tracing paper Greaseproof paper and other paper items

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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