Tender

YPO - 001021 School Uniform

YPO

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by YPO is currently at the tender stage, focused on the acquisition of school uniforms under the title "YPO - 001021 School Uniform". This procurement falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories. The goods will be supplied primarily within the United Kingdom, and the framework is estimated at a value of £15,000,000. YPO, a central purchasing body located in Wakefield, is conducting this process under a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure that features a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The process involves multiple lots with a tender end date set for 23rd February 2029, and a potential renewal might occur 8.5 years after the start date of each contract, which began on 1st June 2020.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in textiles, clothing, and accessories, particularly those able to manoeuvre the specific quality, delivery, and pricing criteria set by YPO. Firms equipped to innovate within these realms could benefit significantly from engaging in this procurement process, given the dynamic purchasing system's openness to various suppliers. The scale and duration of the contracts imply a stable demand, fitting well for mid-sized companies aiming for consistent business growth, particularly those currently serving or looking to expand within the UK public sector. Potential suppliers should ensure they meet the eligibility rules outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as communicated in the tender documentation.

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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/084244-2025
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
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 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
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1924664685

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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