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 01924664685
E-mail: contracts@ypo.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ypo.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: 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 - 001098 Drawing and Painting Papers
Reference number: DN570438
II.1.2) Main CPV code
37823500
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 provision of of Drawing and Painting Papers for use primarily in the education market. The 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 to meet the needs of all public sector organisations by establishing an agreement 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:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Premium Cartridge Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Premium Drawing Cartridge paper with double sided toothy surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 115 gsm to 250 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Economy Cartridge Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Economy Cartridge Paper with double sided surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 100 gsm to 170 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack. Alongside 110 gsm drawing cartridge rolls with double sided surface in sizes 760mmx50m and 1520mmx50m.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Recycled Cartridge Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover 100% recycled drawing cartridge paper with double sided surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 130 gsm to 140 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Watercolour Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Premium Watercolour Cartridge with textured finish both sides in A3. In 180 gsm weighting. In pack sizes of 250 sheets per pack
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Mechanical Printing Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Machine Finished Newsprint Sheets varying sizes, inclusive of 508x762mm, 610x860mm, 500x380mm, 380x250mm. In 49 gsm weighting and pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack. This lot will also cover Dual sided Bulky Newsprint - One side similar to bulky newsprint & the other side a smooth drawing cartridge in 508x762mm. In 120 gsm weighting. In pack sizes of 250 sheets per pack. This lot will also cover Tempera Bulky Newsprint Sheets and Rolls in varying sizes inclusive of 508X760mm 380x284mm 455mmx230m. In 80 gsm weighting. With sheets in pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack. In addition, this lot will cover Junior Art Paper in the size 508X760mm. In 60 gsm weighting and pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Direct Supply and Bulk Packs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
37823500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Kraft Rolls supplied in a Bumper Box and individually film wrapped. Paper to be recycled in the size 762mm x 4.5m. In the weighting of 53 gsm. In the pack size 36 rolls. This lot will also cover Cartridge Paper Combo Pack in the sizes A4 x1000, A3 x250, A2 x250. In the weighting of 130 gsm. In the pack size of 1750 sheets.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Social Value and Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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:
2021/S 000-026300
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1098
Title: Premium Cartridge Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
James Cropper PLC
04690555
Kendal Cumbria
LA9 6PZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 1098
Title: Economy Cartridge Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
HIGHER KINGS MILL LTD
07735719
DEVON
EX15 1QJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 1098
Title: Recycled Cartridge Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
HIGHER KINGS MILL LTD
07735719
DEVON
EX15 1QJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 1098
Title: Watercolour Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
James Cropper PLC
04690555
Kendal Cumbria
LA9 6PZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 1098
Title: Mechanical Printing Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
Penistone Paper & Board
1070234
Sheffield
S36 6HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 1098
Title: Direct Supply and Bulk Packs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/01/2022
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
Daler-Rowney Ltd
194555
Berkshire
RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
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
06/05/2022