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: 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 - 001078 Own Brand - Stationery
Reference number: 001078
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30190000
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
Own Brand Stationery 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 YPO branded
stock into YPO’s distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
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
YPO Repositionable Sticky Notes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO Repositionable Sticky Notes, various colours, shapes, sizes, including individual items
and packs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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
YPO Correction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192920
30192930
30192940
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO correction fluids, roller mouse and pens.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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
Premium Ballpoint Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192121
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ballpoint pens with various coloured inks to be branded with YPO logo in packs of 50 with
caps on lid.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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
YPO Premium Multi Colour Ball Point Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192121
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
4 colour ball point pens with various colours in packs of 10 with rubber grip.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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
YPO Office Ball Point Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192121
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Various packs of ball and stick pens in packs of 50 or 100 as stated within the specification with various ink colours including a lid or a cap.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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
YPO Gel and Fineliner Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192121
30192126
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gel pens of various coloured inks with lid/cap and soft grips. Fineliners of various coloured inks with a black barrel, cap/lid all items in packs of 10 12 or 30 with specific details set out in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 7
II.2.1) Title
YPO Triangular Ball Pens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192121
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ballpoint pens with an ergonomic triangular barrel, pen cap/lid with various colours of inks.
Organised into packs of 50.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 8
II.2.1) Title
YPO Whiteboard Erasers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192100
30195911
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Whiteboard erasers in various sizes and made of plastic or wood in various pack sizes, to
carry YPO's logo.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 9
II.2.1) Title
YPO Whiteboard Cleaning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30195911
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Whiteboard cleaning wipes, wet and dry and cleaning spray.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 10
II.2.1) Title
YPO Black Lead Pencils
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
HB pencils with single colour barrels with YPO logo. Includes pencils with an ergonomic triangular designs all in various sizes as detail within the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 11
II.2.1) Title
YPO Premium Black Lead Pencils
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Premium pencils with a hexagonal and triangular design in various pack sizes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 45
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Highlighters
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192123
30192124
30192126
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Highlighted with YPOs logo in various pack sizes and colours.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 45%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2024 with two options to extend by a further year. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 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:
2022/S 000-018834
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Repositionable Sticky Notes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hopax Europe Limited
Westerhope
UK
NUTS: UKC21
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Correction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Premium Ball Point Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Premium Multi Colour Ball Point Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Office Ball Point Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Gel & Fineliners Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Texet Sales Limited
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Triangular Ball Point Pens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Luxor UK Limited
High Wycombe
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Whiteboard Erasers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Texet Sales Limited
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Whiteboard Cleaning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Texet Sales Limited
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD33
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Black Lead Pencils
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Premium Black Lead Pencils
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Ningbo Spring Stationery Co. Ltd
Ningbo
UK
NUTS: UKZ
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 V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Contract No: 001178
Title: YPO Highlighters
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/10/2022
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
Hainenko Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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
22/11/2022