Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924664685
Country
United Kingdom
Region 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 - 001255 The Supply of Premium Handwriting Pens
Reference number
001255
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30192000 - Office 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 Premium Handwriting Pens 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: £3,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30192000 - Office supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 2026 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.
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 Recycled Handwriting Pens
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30192000 - Office supplies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026 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 2026 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.
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 000-014389
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001255
Lot No
1
Title
Premium Quality Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
edding (UK) Ltd
edding House, Merlin Centre, Acrewood Way, St Albans
Herts
AL4 0JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manuscript Pen Company Ltd
Highley, Nr Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6NN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newell Brands UK Limited
Halifax Avenue, Fradley Park
Lichfield
WS13 8SS
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: £3,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001255
Lot No
2
Title
Premium Quality Recycled Handwriting Pens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STAEDTLER (UK) Limited
1st Floor, 31 Old Field Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 5LJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom