Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 01924664685
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.duenorth.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
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 - 001098 Drawing and Painting Papers
Reference number
001098
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
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 provision of of Drawing and Painting Papers for use primarily in the education market. The 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 and also to meet the needs of all public sector organisations 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Premium Cartridge Paper
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Premium Drawing Cartridge paper with double sided toothy surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 115 gsm to 250 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Economy Cartridge Paper
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Economy Cartridge Paper with double sided surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 100 gsm to 170 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack. Alongside 110 gsm drawing cartridge rolls with double sided surface in sizes 760mmx50m and 1520mmx50m.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Recycled Cartridge Paper
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover 100% recycled drawing cartridge paper with double sided surface in varying sizes, inclusive of A1, A2, A3 and A4. In a variety of weightings ranging from 130 gsm to 140 gsm. In pack sizes varying between 125 sheets and 250 sheets per pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Watercolour Paper
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Premium Watercolour Cartridge with textured finish both sides in A3. In 180 gsm weighting. In pack sizes of 250 sheets per pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Mechanical Printing Paper
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Machine Finished Newsprint Sheets varying sizes, inclusive of 508x762mm, 610x860mm, 500x380mm, 380x250mm. In 49 gsm weighting and pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack. This lot will also cover Dual sided Bulky Newsprint - One side similar to bulky newsprint & the other side a smooth drawing cartridge in 508x762mm. In 120 gsm weighting. In pack sizes of 250 sheets per pack. This lot will also cover Tempera Bulky Newsprint Sheets and Rolls in varying sizes inclusive of 508X760mm 380x284mm 455mmx230m. In 80 gsm weighting. With sheets in pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack. In addition, this lot will cover Junior Art Paper in the size 508X760mm. In 60 gsm weighting and pack sizes of 500 sheets per pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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
Direct Supply and Bulk Packs
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37823500 - Art and craft paper
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will cover Kraft Rolls supplied in a Bumper Box and individually film wrapped. Paper to be recycled in the size 762mm x 4.5m. In the weighting of 53 gsm. In the pack size 36 rolls. This lot will also cover Cartridge Paper Combo Pack in the sizes A4 x1000, A3 x250, A2 x250. In the weighting of 130 gsm. In the pack size of 1750 sheets.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value and Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with three options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2022 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 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 (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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the
Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.
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
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 November 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 November 2021
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years
from the commencement date.
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