Awarded contract

YPO - 001079 Whiteboard markers

  • YPO

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-026239

Published 20 October 2021, 11:35am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

The Contracts Team

Email

contracts@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1924664685

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS 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 - 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