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YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector

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25 Mar 2024 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by YPO is titled "Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector" and falls under the industry category of Training Services. This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is designed to cater to the needs of public sector organisations across the UK, with a significant focus on the emergency services. YPO, based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, operates under the role of the contracting authority and purchasing body. The current stage of this tender is listed as an update to the active tender phase. The DPS is open for participation until 24th February 2029, allowing the submission of tenders electronically. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, reflecting a structured approach to ensure suitable engagement with potential suppliers. This major procurement initiative, valued at £200 million, has been significantly extended to align with the dynamic requirements of public sector training.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in providing comprehensive training services tailored for emergency services and the broader public sector. From specialist training for firefighter foundation and development to niche areas such as GDPR and incident command, the procurement covers a wide array of service categories. The DPS’s long duration till 2029 ensures sustained engagement and business continuity for selected suppliers. Businesses that value corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and can competently offer high-quality training solutions will find this DPS particularly beneficial. It's ideal for firms willing to embrace competitive cost structures, as the award criteria heavily weigh cost at 60% and quality at 40%. This contract, by offering possibilities of extension beyond the initial period, encourages businesses to strategically plan and contribute to the evolving training needs of public sector bodies across the UK.

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Notice Title

YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector

Notice Description

YPO are looking for suppliers to be appointed onto a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of training solutions for the emergency services and wider public sector. 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 end customer will place the order/s with the provider and the provider will deliver direct to the end customer. Please note that this contract notice is supplemental to the Contract Notice submitted in OJEU under reference number 2020/S 022-048779, the notice number 2024/S 000-009575 and 2025/S 000-001174 in Find a Tender Service which were to extend the life of the DPS. This amendment is for a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and YPO contact details as a result of this

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Category 1 -- Firefighter Foundation and Development

The category covers firefighter foundation and development training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 2: Fire Service Operations

Category 2 covers fire service operations training for the emergency services and wider public sector

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 3: Prevention and Protection

Category 3 covers prevention and protection training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 4: Hazardous Materials

This category covers hazardous materials training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 5: Incident Command

This category will cover incident command training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 6: Resilience

This category covers resilience training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 7: Technical Rope Rescue

This category covers technical rope rescue training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 8: Water Safety, Rescue and Flood Response

This category covers water safety, rescue and flood response training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 9: Animal Rescue

This category covers animal rescue training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 10: Instructor Programmes

This category covers instructor programmes training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 11: Maritime

This category covers maritime training for the emergency services and wider public services.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 12: Driving

This category covers driving training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 13: Policing (including Induction and CPD)

This category covers policing (including induction and CPD) training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 14: Firearms

This category covers firearms training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 15: Road Policing

This category covers road policing training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 16: Tactical

This category covers tactical training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 17: Crime Prevention

This category covers crime prevention training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 18: CPD (Including Bluelight)

This category covers cpd (including bluelight) training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 19: Leadership and Management

This category covers leadership and management training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 20: Equality and Diversity

This category covers equality and diversity training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 21: GDPR

This category covers GDPR training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 22: IT

This category will cover IT training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 23: Project Management

This category covers project management training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 24: Coaching and Mentoring

This category covers coaching and mentoring training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 25: Learning and Development

This category covers learning and development training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 26: Health and Safety and First Aid

This category coves health and safety and first aid training for the emergency services and the wider public

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

Category 27: Health and Well-being

This category covers health and well-being training for the emergency services and wider public sector.

Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c49
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029502-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Dynamic
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34962230 - Air-traffic control training

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35112100 - Emergency training dolls

38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

39162200 - Training aids and devices

45214800 - Training facilities building

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

72500000 - Computer-related services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80411000 - Driving-school services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80512000 - Dog training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531100 - Industrial training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

85000000 - Health and social work services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline: 31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 10 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: YPO
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Buyer Location

Locality: WAKEFIELD
Postcode: WF2 0XE
Postcode Area: 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

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