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title: "YPO - 001079 Whiteboard markers"
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# YPO - 001079 Whiteboard markers

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001079-whiteboard-markers-ocds-h6vhtk-02c735). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** YPO: "YPO - 001079 Whiteboard markers". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £12,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Aug 2021, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [YPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ypo-GB-FTS-185823)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £12,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 August 2021 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Whiteboard accessories
- **Delivery Location:** UKE45
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001079-whiteboard-markers-ocds-h6vhtk-02c735#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02c735`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001079-whiteboard-markers-ocds-h6vhtk-02c735#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2Fregister%3FReadForm)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001079-whiteboard-markers-ocds-h6vhtk-02c735#participate

## 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.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Lot 1 covers a variety of premium quality whiteboard markers and pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** Lot 2 covers premium quality refillable whiteboard markers and pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** This Lot will cover added value whiteboard markers and pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** This Lot will cover compact whiteboard pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** This Lot will cover YPO own brand whiteboard markers and pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30195911
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** This Lot will cover YPO premium own brand whiteboard markers and pens.
- **Contract Period:** 12/10/2021 to 12/10/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (6)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Newall Rubbermaid UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-32147`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Edding UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-122318`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Bic UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-85318`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Helix Trading Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-69846`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-5`
  - Supplier(s): **The Hira Company Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-55046`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens (active)
  - Award id: `026239-2021-001079-6`
  - Supplier(s): **The Hira Company Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-55046`
  - Value: £12,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (6)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Premium Quality Whiteboard Markers and Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Premium Quality Refillable Markers and Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Added Value Whiteboard Markers & Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 4 - Compact Whiteboard Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 5 - YPO Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 6 - YPO Premium Own Brand Whiteboard Markers/Pens (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,000,000
  - Signed Date: 22/09/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F026239-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-10-20T10:35:38.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T16:18:29.219Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02c735