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Published 20 Oct 2021, 17:02 BST

Official UK procurement notice

YPO - 001098 Drawing and Painting Papers

Official notice

Authority: YPO

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 19 Nov 2021awarded 11 Jan 2022
Lots 6see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Mar 2026 · extension options published · starts 1 Apr 2022

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

  • Recurrence: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

CPV: Art and craft paper

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
3 bids on the busiest of 6 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Apr 2022

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Premium Cartridge PaperAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Economy Cartridge PaperAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Recycled Cartridge PaperAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Watercolour PaperAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Mechanical Printing PaperAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement dateVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Direct Supply and Bulk PacksAwardedRenewal UK, Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrs

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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2026 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber
Extensions: 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). · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    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.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
  • “YPO - 001098 Drawing and Painting Papers” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years

from the commencement date.

First published
20 Oct 2021, 17:02 BST
Last source update
6 May 2022, 17:26 BST
Award evaluation window
19 Nov 2021 – …
Authority reference
DN570438
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-011915
Classification (CPV)
Art and craft paper
Delivery area
UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE45)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee29 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

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.

Publisher note: 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).

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Nov 2021 → 6 May 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    6 May 2022, 17:26 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    6 May 2022, 17:26 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 3busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 11 Jan 2022

6 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 6 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £2,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Premium Cartridge Paper

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Economy Cartridge Paper

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Recycled Cartridge Paper

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Watercolour Paper

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Mechanical Printing Paper

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active
  • Direct Supply and Bulk Packs

    Signed
    11 Jan 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 31 Mar 2026
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Premium Cartridge Paper1bids———
2 · Economy Cartridge Paper2bids———
3 · Recycled Cartridge Paper3bids———
4 · Watercolour Paper3bids———
5 · Mechanical Printing Paper2bids———
6 · Direct Supply and Bulk Packs2bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

YPO

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield, UK, WF2 0XEContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria