Office Supplies - 1001

We’re a business supplies company servicing both the private and public sector, large and small. Our story starts from over 200 years ago when we were part of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and servicing the government bodies for all their stationery and print-related needs. However, we go far beyond “traditional”, providing solutions and services for the wider workplace, covering cleaning and janitorial supplies through to furniture, printed goods and technology. We’re the largest distributor of workplace products, with stock holding in excess of £50m. We have over 350 fleet vehicles, making over 18,000 deliveries per day. We pick over 100,000 lines per day in our 650,000 plus square feet of warehousing. 

As a family-run business, Bates Office offers an unparalleled level of service and commitment to YPO Customers. We primarily focus on providing the very best service and value for money. As such, our proactive account managers will ensure ongoing savings and continuous improvement of service through innovative and initiative solutions. Since 1939, Bates Office has grown and evolved to service the needs of our customers on both a local and national scale. We have steadily grown to become one of the largest independent office products companies in the UK. Through the YPO framework we provide our customers with a range of office productivity solutions.

Wherever you are and whatever your business, Lyreco will help you consolidate your suppliers, reduce your costs and all whilst contributing to a more sustainable future. Supplying over 11,000 stocked products covering 21 office solution categories delivered on our own fleet with Lyreco employed drivers. We offer very flexible delivery solutions up to and including next day desk top delivery. You can rely on Lyreco to provide outstanding levels of service supported by our UK wide field-based team of proactive public sector dedicated account managers. Through our intuitive web ordering system, integrated punch outs, managed catalogues, EDI processes and a successful tried and tested implementation planning, you can be assured of accurate and efficient supplier transition processes, when making the informed choice to choose Lyreco as your partner supplier.

What inspires us? ... Simple – we help our customers create great workplaces. While we still provide quality office supplies, we’re far more than just paper and pens. We can help you with cleaning, hygiene and catering solutions. The benefit to you is the consolidation of orders and suppliers, simplifying your life…one supplier, one invoice, one delivery. Our scale means that you can buy from us with confidence. Our extensive distribution network ensures that the majority of mail order products are available on the next working day. We also provide a 30-day money back guarantee returns/collections service.