UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Pagabo Limited on behalf of Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) intend to establish a renewal framework of developers capable of providing developer-led developments within the UK for the Public and Private sector to utilise. The framework will cover, all types of development within construction and premises. The proposal is to procure a four-year closed framework via the open procedure. Suppliers appointed to the Framework Agreement shall be capable of managing multiple projects appointed through the framework agreement and employ a number of competent and qualified personnel to execute each project required by the Client Organisations. The National Framework for Developer-Led Schemes will be procured under the Procurement Act and Procurement Act Regulations, scheduled to commence in October 2026. It is anticipated that, while the Framework Agreement is governed by the English Law, the Contracting Authority may, during the first 2-weeks of the tendering period introduce Scottish Law to form a part of the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions. This is to support compliance with the applicable legal requirements in Scotland. The Contracting Authority will communicate this information to Bidders, in a transparent and proportionate manner. Bidders are to take this into account, while preparing tender return submissions.

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drones and Associated Drone Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. Please note that this updated contract finder notice is for:- 1. Change in YPO contact Telephone Number 2. To update the actual end date of this DPS to 05 March 2027. Some of the extension periods will no longer be taken. 3. Change to YPO's e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal can be found at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Apprenticeship Standards and Associated Training. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. YPO may seek to introduce collaborative partners to this Framework throughout its duration to support growth. The routes are as prescribed by the 'Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)'. These were defined using labour market information regarding the size and nature of occupations grouped to reflect shared requirements for occupationally related skills and knowledge. The routes are listed on the left hand side of the 'Skills England' website: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/ YPO will list all routes, along with standards which are approved for delivery, and providers will have the ability to select which standards region they are able to deliver in when bidding for the framework. The routes will be as listed by the Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance. The framework will replicate the structure that is provided by Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If the structure is amended by them then the framework structure will be amended to run in-line on the next quarter update. Please be advised that Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the ability to change the title of routes and move standards into alternative routes based on feedback from contracting authorities, YPO reserve the right to follow the same process based on Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) direction. Any new routes will be added onto the framework on a quarterly basis with the subsequent standards aligned under them. On a quarterly basis YPO will add on new developed standards as they appear on the above website, the number of standards will continue to grow and will be updated in the documents. Providers will be able to bid for all live standards that have been listed from the beginning of the framework and all new standards that are added by Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) throughout the duration of the framework. The standards are each listed on the Skills England/Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website and can be found at: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/ At the point of the framework being published there will be: - 11 regions - 15 routes - 646 standards YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a Framework Agreement being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR2015. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027. New providers to the framework process; YPO will re-open the procurement process for new providers to bid to be a part of the framework on a quarterly basis. However, YPO reserve the right to re-open more or less frequently if YPO feel that these timescales do not run in line with market changes or customer demands. YPO will give a months notice to amend these time periods. The apprenticeship market is changing and developing across all of the public sector and YPO want to ensure that we can meet the needs of both providers and customers. New providers will be able to bid for previously listed standards on the framework and new standards that were added. There is no limit to the number of providers that will be allocated onto each standard. Please refer to the Apprenticeship Framework - Appendix E - 4 year timetable (Reference 1086) within the YPO Tendering Portal at https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome where each round is highlighted accordingly.

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and distribution of various Food Service categories direct to YPO customers, typically for use in the education sector, NHS, public sector buildings, charitable status organisations such as housing organisations and care homes, care catering, the prison service and sheltered housing within the public sector. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which include YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The end customer will place the order/s with the Provider and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer. The DPS will cover the period from 1st December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and distribution of various Food Service categories direct to YPO customers, typically for use in the education sector, NHS, public sector buildings, charitable status organisations such as housing organisations and care homes, care catering, the prison service and sheltered housing within the public sector. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which include YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The end customer will place the order/s with the Provider and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer.

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and Services and are seeking to appoint Providers who provide one or more of the following services: survey, design, supply, project management, installation and/or maintenance of the following categories Road & Highway Infrastructure, Rail Transport infrastructure, Flood and Storm management, Renewable energies, Solar, Air Transport Infrastructure, Water and Utilities, Coastal & River Protection, Geotechnical and land maintenance (Inc Surveying & Ground investigation). The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Civil Engineering Works and Services and are seeking to appoint Providers who provide one or more of the following services: survey, design, supply, project management, installation and/or maintenance of the following categories Road & Highway Infrastructure, Rail Transport infrastructure, Flood and Storm management, Renewable energies, Solar, Air Transport Infrastructure, Water and Utilities, Coastal & River Protection, Geotechnical and land maintenance (Inc Surveying & Ground investigation). The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Metering and Meter Data Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. DPS contains the following categories: 1 Heat Metering and Heat Meter Services 2 Automatic Meter Reading for Water Supply and Wastewater 3 Data Collection, Metering Operator Services, Meter Asset Management & Sub Metering for Electricity 4 Data Collection, Metering Operator Services, Meter Asset Management & Sub Metering for Gas 5 Data Collection, Metering Operator Service, Meter Asset Management & Sub Metering for Gas & Electricity Please note that the deadline for initial round of submissions is 10th May 2021 at 14:00. Following the initial establishment, the DPS will remain open for any Suppliers to submit a bid at any point until the closing date of the DPS. 1.7 The DPS will cover the period from 16th July 2021 to 28th October 2028, subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance. Please note that this updated contract finder notice is to :- - Direct suppliers to the new e-tendering portal which can be accessed at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome where you will be able to apply for the DPS and obtain the procurement documentation. - Update the start date of the DPS as described in the description section as evaluation took longer than expected due to the quality and volume of bids received. - Update YPO's contact details

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Appropriate Adults Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations. YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a DPS being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015. This DPS will be open to new Providers throughout the period of the contract, provided those Providers meet the selection criteria. The Appropriate Adults (AA) Service covers both statutory and non-statutory service which has been designed for 2 cohorts of service users: children and vulnerable adults. The DPS ensures that the AA Service reflects relevant legislation, case law and Codes of Practice. The role of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence by ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and can participate effectively. Providers will be expected to follow the national standards and these standards will be applicable to all further competitions and call off contracts from this DPS. The DPS will cover the period from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2024 with two options to extend for an additional 24 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of July 2024 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 8 years, from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). . Deadline for first round for submissions under this DPS is 5th November 2020 at 14:00. After this first initial round suppliers can apply any time.

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Critical Incident and Public Safety Software / Systems. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 13th February 2024 to 12th February 2029. Suppliers can apply to join throughout DPS duration. This update to the contracts finder notice is due to a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal to access the documents is http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome. YPO also re-confirm the start and end date for this DPS in line with transitional arrangements under the Procurement Act 2023

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Alternative Fuelled Vehicles. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. Please note that deadline for submissions for the initial establishment/first round of the DPS is 13th April 2021 at 14:00. Following the initial establishment, the DPS will remain open for any Suppliers to submit a bid at any point until the closing date of the DPS. The DPS will cover the period from 3rd May 2021 to 2nd May 2025 with an option to extend. The decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of March 2025, this extension will be up to 23 February 2029. All extensions 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 from 3rd May 2021 to 23rd February 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Fleet Management. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for suppliers to be appointed onto a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of grounds maintenance and associated services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of highway electrical installation services and are seeking to appoint providers that are accredited by the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) or equivalent and the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) or equivalent The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations, which includes YPO’s internal requirements and any of YPO’s wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Highway Electrical Installation Services and are seeking to appoint providers that are accredited by the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) or equivalent and the Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) or equivalent. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations, which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of FM Services Buildings in Use Support Services. This DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned subsidiary companies. This is an FM service provision for support services when a building is occupied. The DPS will run from 01 August 2018 to 23 February 2029. The DPS will remain open for submissions until 23 February 2029. Additional information: 1 Catering Services 2 Cleaning and Caretaking 3 Security and Reception 4 CCTV Inc Remote Monitoring 5 Car Park Management 6 Mobile Patrols and Key Holding 7 Food Hygiene Inspection 8 Waste Management 9 Whole House

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations. Please note that this DPS is open to new Suppliers throughout the period of the contract. The DPS will cover the period from 14th May 2024 to 23rd February 2029. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years and 9 months (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance). This update to the contract finder notice This amendment is for a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid which is now http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 2nd December 2019 to 1st December 2021 with options to extend up to 23 February 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance). This update to the contracts finder notice is to:- 1. Extend the end date of the DPS to 23 February 2029 in line with the transitional arrangements under the Procurement Act 2023 2. Include a link to access the procurement documents and change the e-tendering portal details to http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome 3. Update the contact telephone number for YPO