Exercise Books and Paper Products Partnership
The contract covers the supply of exercise books and related paper products through a long-term strategic partnership for the public sector. The buyer is Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), a public-sector procurement organisation that aggregates purchasing and supports public-sector bodies. The supplier will initially provide exercise books, with the scope extending to any exercise-book and paper-product items that can be supplied during the contract and creating opportunities to jointly develop wider paper product categories, subject to annual price re-establishment and performance against key performance indicators. The initial term runs from 4 March 2027 to 3 March 2033, with up to two discretionary 24-month extensions, giving a maximum duration of ten years ending no later than 3 March 2037; the estimated value is not specified. Delivery regions and specific sites are not stated. The critical qualification requirement is satisfactory ongoing performance against all contractual obligations and KPIs for any extension, although no separate bidder certification or qualification is published.
Buyer: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £144m
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Wakefield
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 4 Mar 2027 to 3 Mar 2033
- Category: Exercise books (22830000)
From the official notice
YPO's objective is to establish a long term strategic partnership that initially focuses on exercise books but creates opportunities to jointly develop wider paper product categories throughout the public sector.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £144m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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