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10 Apr 2026 at 16:27

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

YPO, as the central purchasing body, is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement contract titled "YPO - 001021 School Uniform". This contract is aimed at acquiring school uniforms under a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) which serves public sector organisations, including YPO's internal requirements. The procurement process adopts a restricted procedure and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Located in Wakefield, UK, the contract falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, including special workwear and accessories. The procurement is specifically for goods, and the total contract value is estimated at £15,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 23 February 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of school uniforms and related accessories to expand their client base across the public sector. With four defined lots, including logo'd school uniforms, standard school uniforms, school sportswear, and accessories like ties and bags, there is potential for a diverse range of suppliers to engage. Suppliers proficient in delivering high-quality products with strong customer service, competitive costs, and added value services are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Participation in this procurement can help businesses establish a foothold in the public sector market, diversifying revenue streams and fostering business growth over the long term.

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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.

Lot Information

Logo'd school uniform

Lot 1 is for the provision of Logo'd school uniform to be delivered directly to the end user

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Standard school uniform

Lot 2 is for the provision of Standard school uniform to be delivered directly to the end user

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

School sportswear

Lot 3 is for the provision of School sportswear to be delivered directly to the end user

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Accessories - ties, book bags and sports bags etc.

Lot 4 is for the provision of accessories such as ties, book bags and sports bags etc. to be delivered directly to the end user

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032964-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18412000 - Sportswear

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 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 23 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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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