- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens
- Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens
- Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens
- Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens
- Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
- Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
The Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924664685
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
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 - 001079 Whiteboard markers
Reference number
001079
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
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 whiteboard pens and markers for use primarily in the education market. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO and all public sector organisations 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: £12,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 covers a variety of premium quality whiteboard markers and pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 covers premium quality refillable whiteboard markers and pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance)
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
Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover added value whiteboard markers and pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover compact whiteboard pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover YPO own brand whiteboard markers and pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 45%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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
Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30195911 - Whiteboard accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will cover YPO premium own brand whiteboard markers and pens.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 45%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 13th October 2021 to 12th October 2023 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 May 2023 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 13 October 2021 to 12 October 2025 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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: 2021/S 000-016323
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newall Rubbermaid UK Ltd
Lichfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edding UK Ltd
St. Albans
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bic UK Ltd
Harefield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Helix Trading Ltd
Kingswinford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hira Company Ltd
Manchester
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: £12,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001079
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 September 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Hira Company Ltd
Manchester
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: £12,000,000
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