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 – 001280 Domestic Appliances
Reference number: 001280
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39710000
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 Domestic Appliances for use primarily in the education market and social housing. 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 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
Welfare
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover various types of fridges, washing machines, tumble dryers, gas cookers, electric cookers, microwaves and air fryers to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Cooling
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will various fridges and freezers to be delivered direct to the end user
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Cooking
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
39711100
39711120
39711122
39711360
39711361
42214100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers various gas and electric cooker and ovens to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Washing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
39713210
44532200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers a range of dishwashers, washing machines and dryers to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Small Domestic Appliances
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
39711362
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers various small domestic appliances to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Water Coolers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot covers various kettles and water boilers to be delivered direct to the end user
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Televisions and brackets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31710000
32324600
39711000
92232000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover various televisions and associated equipment to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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
Contractual
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39711000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover a full range of products that may reasonably fall under the heading of Domestic Appliances to be delivered direct to the end user.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th May 2025 to 19th May 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 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 20th May 2025 to 19th 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:
2025/S 000-004758
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001280
Title: Welfare
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
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
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
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: 001280
Title: Cooling
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
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
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
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: 001280
Title: Cooking
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Gillman & Sons (electrical) LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK13
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: 001280
Title: Washing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Gillman & Sons (electrical) LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK13
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: 001280
Title: Small Domestic Appliances
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Gillman & Sons (electrical) LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK13
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: 001280
Title: Water Coolers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Gillman & Sons (electrical) LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK13
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: 001280
Title: Televisions and Brackets
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
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
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
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: 001280
Title: Contractual
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/05/2025
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
Stearn Electric Company Ltd t/a EMS
Newbury
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Gillman & Sons (electrical) LTD
Tewkesbury
UK
NUTS: UKK13
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 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
20/05/2025