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YPO - 001021 School Uniform

YPO

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04 Mar 2020 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "YPO - 001021 School Uniform" is being managed by YPO, located in Wakefield, England. This tender falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, with a total value of £15 million. YPO aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of school uniforms, applicable to various public sector organisations, including its internal requirements. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the contract period set to run from 24th February 2029 to 25th February 2029. The DPS will continue to accept expressions of interest until 23rd February 2029, with eligibility allowing participation from SMEs and VCSEs across the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the clothing and textile sector, particularly those specialising in educational or occupational attire. Enterprises that offer competitive pricing strategies and key performance indicators aligned with public sector demands would find this contracts establishment beneficial. Furthermore, the DPS framework enables continual engagement with potential suppliers, allowing for flexible and ongoing participation, which is conducive to smaller businesses and voluntary sector enterprises looking to expand their reach within the public sector marketplace.

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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). This updated contracts finder notice was to change the telephone number and buyers web address. In addition, the link to the procurement documentation and website to bid on the opportunity was added.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840fb880-1a90-4e46-a479-5d8825ff7efc
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
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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