Tender

YPO - 001021 School Uniform

YPO

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2020 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves YPO, a significant buying organisation based in Wakefield, England, seeking suppliers for the provision of school uniforms through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This ongoing tender initiative, classified under 'Occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories,' spans various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and rest of the world. The tender stage is active, accommodating suppliers until 21st February 2029, followed by a contract period from 22nd February to 23rd February 2029. Businesses should note the project is subject to annual reviews and enhancements, allowing regular price negotiations and performance assessments.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing and supplying occupational clothing. With a budget allocation of £15,000,000, it provides a lucrative platform for businesses that can deliver quality products and meet the stringent KPIs involved. The DPS is inclusive, welcoming small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, promoting diversity and competition among suppliers. Effective engagement in this tender can bolster a company's market presence across the listed regions and establish lasting relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001021 School Uniform

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of school uniforms. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. The DPS will cover the period from 1st June 2020 to 23rd February 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Please note that the first "establishment" round of the DPS, has a deadline of 17/04/2020 at 14:00. After this initial round potential providers may express their interest throughout the whole duration of the DPS (from 01/06/2020 to 23/02/2029).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c98aa3d-36eb-4ceb-9ca6-3d67d75968df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2029 - 23 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

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