Planning

Software Applications & Solutions 2

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, located in Wakefield, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Software Applications & Solutions 2." This initiative seeks to re-procure a framework to provide software applications and associated services to the public sector across the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. The preliminary market engagement is scheduled to conclude on 30th September 2025. The total estimated contract value is £200,000,000, and the procurement will potentially be structured as an Open Framework, though this is subject to change.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software programming and consultancy services, to expand their operations within the public sector. The proposed framework includes a diverse set of lots ranging from business application systems to health and social care systems, providing numerous avenues for businesses to compete. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate. The procurement strategy, with the possibility of a framework agreement, allows for both direct competition and awards without competition, creating flexible pathways for market entry. Interested parties are advised to engage in the pre-market dialogue to tailor their proposals effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Applications & Solutions 2

Notice Description

YPO are looking to re procure our Software Application Solutions Framework to continue to supply the public sector with a route to market for software applications and associated services/products. The reason for the PME notice is to engage with suppliers (existing and new) within this area to ensure the route to market that is put together is suitable for our customers needs and requirements. We would like to discuss the proposed lot structure detailed below and gain insight into the market and the solutions which are available. We would also like to gain further insight and technical information to build and enhance the specifications per Lot. The proposed Lot structure is below, which is subject to change; Lot 1: Business Application Systems Lot 2 : HR , Payroll and Workforce Management Lot 3: Financial & Accounting Management Lot 4: Environment, Street & Waste Management Lot 5: Electoral Management and Citizen Services Lot 6: Parking and Traffic Management Lot 7: Library Management Lot 8: Procurement & Contract Management Lot 9: Land, Housing & Property Management Lot 10: Booking Systems & Management Lot 11: Education Management & Learning Systems Lot 12: Assistive software applications in Education Lot 13: Health & Social Care Systems Lot 14: Legal Case Management YPO are considering an Open Framework for this solution, but this is subject to change.

Planning Information

YPO are looking to start pre market engagement for the provision of Software Application Solutions 2. YPO are looking to engage with suppliers in this market to ensure we have covered all software requirements and that our specifications are built fully with the correct technical detail for customers to utilise for their procurements. The procurement will be offered to the whole of the public sector via both award with competition and award without competitions. The type of procurement will be determined after pre engagement has taken place under PA23 If you are interested in this opportunity please follow the process below; 1) Please complete the questionnaire at the following link https://forms.office.com/e/80KQEwCmkg 2) YPO will review the form submissions and invite you for your pre market engagement session. YPO intends to close the preliminary market engagement questionnaire on the 30/09/2025. For any queries regarding the premarket engagement process please contact us at itservices@ypo.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05695b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044388-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy 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
30 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Additional Buyers

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
Zoe Morgan-Kriek
Contact Email
open.support@nepo.org, zoe.morgan-kriek@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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