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Published 6 Oct 2026, 16:04 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Supply of Creative Crafts

Authority: YPO (Public body)

Framework agreementGoodsAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories (37) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Tender notice expected 1 Apr 2027from the planned procurement notice
Framework period 4 yrsstarts 1 Oct 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

YPO are looking for providers for the supply of Creative Crafts. This covers the supply of commodity craft materials and craft papers (tissue/crepe/foil/cellulose). The key objectives are to deliver value for money, ensure product safety and compliance, improve sustainability credentials, ensuring the range supports the curriculum as a teaching resource. Product is to be delivered direct to YPO and stocked in our warehouse in

wakefield. Value range of opportunity from £1.5 - £2million.

CPV: Art supplies

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Oct 2027

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lot 1Planned 4 yrsSME
Contract period: 1 Oct 2027 — 30 Sept 2031 (4 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligible
37820000 Art supplies

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Planned procurement
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Oct 2026, 16:04 BST
Last source update
6 Oct 2026, 16:04 BST
Authority reference
1360
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
Art supplies
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0781f7

How it was run

Appointment period ends
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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice publishedjust passed
    6 Oct 2026, 16:04 BST
  2. Market engagementin 55 days
    30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMTIf you are interested in this opportunity there is a PME questionnaire to complete. Please contact [email protected] and this will be sent via email to be completed and returned by the deadline above.
  3. Tender notice expectedin 177 days
    1 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract startsin 359 days
    1 Oct 2027, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    6 Oct 2026, 16:04 BSTUK2

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMRV-4748-MNJV 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield, Yorkshire & Humber, WF2 0XE

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure