Planning

1299 - Charging as a Service (CaaS)

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "1299 - Charging as a Service (CaaS)," which aims to establish a framework agreement for various charging-related services and products. The procurement process is set within the services industry category, with an emphasis on transport and electrical installations, and will cover locations throughout the United Kingdom. Important dates include a milestone due on 14th November 2025 for completing a market engagement exercise. The procurement process is in its preliminary market engagement phase, and any potential tender will adhere to the Procurement Act 2023 if it proceeds to a formal stage.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle-fleet management, electric vehicle supplies, battery solutions, and related fields. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the framework seeks varied providers for its diverse lot structure, including site surveys, charging hardware, EV security, and more. Businesses with expertise in these areas can benefit significantly by securing long-term contracts that facilitate direct orders from end customers, thus supporting sustained growth and market positioning within the public sector.

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Notice Title

1299 - Charging as a Service (CaaS)

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Charging of a Service (CaaS) should this PME progress to full tender. It is proposed that we will be looking for the following Lot Structure :- Lot 1 - Site Survey / Site Appraisals Lot 2 - Charging Hardware, Software and Back Office Solutions Lot 3 - Management, Maintenance, Support and Repairs Lot 4 - Charging and Billing Lot 5 - Disposal and Recycling of Hardware Lot 6 - Battery Disposal and Recycling Lot 7 - EV Cyber Security Lot 8 - Vehicle Acquisition Lot 9 - Finance Lot 10 - External Battery Solutions Lot 11 - Training Lot 12 - EV Fuel Cards Lot 13 - One Stop Shop / Full Turn Key Solutions As part of the PME, we have created a brief questionnaire for both customers and suppliers which can be found here: Customers (Contracting Authorities): https://forms.office.com/e/qxRuL8jaa7 Suppliers: https://forms.office.com/e/pBQ0JJJjzw Following the questionnaire, there is an option to engage further as part of this PME which can be arranged on a one to one basis. It is proposed that this Framework will form a contractual relationship where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a "contract" basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer on an agreed basis. This is subject to change following the conclusion of our market engagement process. The request for information is to undertake pre-market engagement only and is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Any information provided will not be used to determine the outcome of the tender process. When, or if, YPO wishes to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

We are looking to engage with the market to determine if the proposed Framework would be a suitable route to market for both suppliers and customers alongside determining if the Lot selection is appropriate and what Terms and Conditions are utilised within this market. As part of the PME, we have created a brief questionnaire for both customers and suppliers which can be found here: Customers (Contracting Authorities): https://forms.office.com/e/qxRuL8jaa7 Suppliers: https://forms.office.com/e/pBQ0JJJjzw Following the questionnaire, there is an option to engage further as part of this PME which can be arranged on a one to one basis. We reserve the right to discuss the content of the responses with individual suppliers following the completion of the questionnaire and as part of the PME. The outcomes of the PME engagement will be shared as part of the process and all information provided will be anonymised. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further with a formal procurement process, then this will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is been sought without prejudice and without commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064337-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

31440000 - Batteries

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

45213300 - Buildings associated with transport

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fleet@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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