Tender

YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems

YPO

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Nov 2023 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 07:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

YPO, a public sector procurement organisation based in Wakefield, England, is actively seeking providers for their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems. This tender, classified under the industry category of Command, Control, Communication, and Computer Systems, is open to participation from all UK-based suppliers and will cover the period from 12th February 2024 to 11th February 2034, subject to extensions. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, under an active status, employing a restricted procedure for selective procurement. The contract's value is estimated at £500 million, highlighting its substantial scope, with applications open throughout the DPS duration.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public safety software and systems to expand their market presence within the public sector. It is tailored to accommodate small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring diverse participation. This procurement process provides the chance for sustained business growth and further development through ongoing project involvement, subject to annual reviews encompassing price negotiations and performance evaluations. Companies focusing on command, control, communication, and computer systems will find this tender particularly relevant, and the continuous application process means businesses have flexibility in joining at different stages of the DPS period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems

Notice Description

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 12th February 2024 to 23rd February 2029. Suppliers can apply to join throughout DPS duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964dc452-1d33-4ce2-a23f-7e9e1a5497bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1924664685

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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