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title: "YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks"
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# YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001257-student-paint-and-inks-ocds-h6vhtk-04c034). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** YPO: "YPO - 001257 Student Paint and Inks". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,500,000. 14 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Jan 2025, 17:00 GMT. 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):** £4,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 January 2025 at 17:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 14
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Handicraft and art supplies
- **Delivery Location:** UKE45
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ypo-001257-student-paint-and-inks-ocds-h6vhtk-04c034#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04c034`

## 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-001257-student-paint-and-inks-ocds-h6vhtk-04c034#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-001257-student-paint-and-inks-ocds-h6vhtk-04c034#participate

## Description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the Supply
of Student Paints and Inks 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.

## Lots (14)
### Lot 1: YPO Ready Mixed Paint
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for YPO Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in
Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: YPO Acrylic Paint
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for YPO Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: YPO Premium Acrylic Paint
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for YPO Premium Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in
Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Powder Paint
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Powder Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Paint Sticks
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Paint Sticks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Paint Blocks
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Paint Blocks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Watercolour Tins
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Watercolour Tins to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Drawing Inks
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Drawing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: Block Printing Inks
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Block Printing Inks to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 11: Oil Paints
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Oil Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 12: Fabric Paints
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Fabric Paints to be delivered to YPO distribution centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 13: Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint
- **Lot id:** `13`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 14: Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint
- **Lot id:** `14`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 37800000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Estimated Value:** £4,500,000
- **Description:** This lot is for Premium Quality Branded Acrylic Paint to be delivered to YPO distribution
centre in Wakefield
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2025 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (14)
- **Award:** YPO Ready Mixed Paints (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-1`
  - Supplier(s): **La Francaise Des Couleurs**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143908`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Block Printing Inks (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-10`
  - Supplier(s): **West Design Products Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Oil Paints (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Fabric Paints (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-13`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited, R Talens UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143914`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Premium Branded Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-14`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited, R Talens UK Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143914`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paints (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited, La Francaise Des Couleurs**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`, `GB-FTS-143908`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** YPO Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** YPO Premium Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-4`
  - Supplier(s): **West Design Products Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-57773`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Powder Paint (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Daler-Rowney Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143909`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Paint Sticks (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Texet Sales Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-140237`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Major Brushes Limited (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Major Brushes Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143912`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Watercolour (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Major Brushes Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143912`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Drawing Inks (active)
  - Award id: `014791-2025-001257-9`
  - Supplier(s): **La Francaise Des Couleurs**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143908`
  - Value: £4,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (14)
- **Contract:** YPO Ready Mixed Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Block Printing Inks (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Oil Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Fabric Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Mid Range Branded Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Premium Branded Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** YPO Washable Ready Mixed Paints (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** YPO Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** YPO Premium Acrylic Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Powder Paint (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Paint Sticks (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Major Brushes Limited (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Watercolour (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

- **Contract:** Drawing Inks (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,500,000
  - Signed Date: 14/03/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F014791-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-04-12T22:00:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T01:24:41.810Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04c034