Contract

YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

  • YPO

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-014791

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c034 (view related notices)

Published 12 April 2025, 11:00pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

Contracts Team

Email

contracts@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1924664685

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE45 - Wakefield

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

Buyer's address

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

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

Reference number

001257

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the Supply

of Student Paints and Inks 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

YPO Ready Mixed Paint

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for YPO Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in

Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

YPO Acrylic Paint

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for YPO Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 10%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

YPO Premium Acrylic Paint

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for YPO Premium Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in

Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Powder Paint

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Powder Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Paint Sticks

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Paint Sticks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Paint Blocks

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Paint Blocks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Watercolour Tins

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Watercolour Tins to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drawing Inks

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Drawing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Block Printing Inks

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Block Printing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Oil Paints

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Oil Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fabric Paints

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Fabric Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution

centre in Wakefield

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%

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

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%

Price - Weighting: 40%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-038201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

1

Title

YPO Ready Mixed Paints

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

La Francaise Des Couleurs

64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France

Bolbec

Country

France

NUTS code
  • FR - France
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

2

Title

YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paints

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

La Francaise Des Couleurs

64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France

Bolbec

Country

France

NUTS code
  • FR - France
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

3

Title

YPO Acrylic Paint

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

4

Title

YPO Premium Acrylic Paint

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Design Products Limited

West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent,

Kent

CT19 4RJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

5

Title

Powder Paint

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

6

Title

Paint Sticks

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Texet Sales Limited

5th Floor City Point 701 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester,

Manchester

M32 ORW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

7

Title

Major Brushes Limited

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Major Brushes Limited

Unit C2C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff,

Cardiff

CF3 2PY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

8

Title

Watercolour

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Major Brushes Limited

Unit C2 & C3 Capital Point Capital Business Park, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff,

Cardiff

CF3 2PY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

9

Title

Drawing Inks

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

La Francaise Des Couleurs

64 Avenue louis debray 76210 Bolbec France

Bolbec

Country

France

NUTS code
  • FR - France
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

10

Title

Block Printing Inks

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Design Products Limited

West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent,

Kent

CT19 4RJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

11

Title

Oil Paints

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

12

Title

Fabric Paints

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

13

Title

Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R Talens UK Ltd

Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire,

Wokingham

RG40 1AU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

001257

Lot No

14

Title

Premium Branded Acrylic Paint

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

14 March 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Daler-Rowney Limited

Daler Rowney House Southern Industrial Area Peacock Lane Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R Talens UK Ltd

Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire,

Berkshire

RG40 1AU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £4,500,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.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).”

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom