Planning

Stock optimisations system

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Stock optimisations system." This process is focused on acquiring a stock optimisation software package and stock-control services, primarily for inventory management, to facilitate planning, ordering, and dealing with UK and global suppliers. Located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, YPO operates within the public authority - sub-central government category. Key milestones in this planning phase include a market engagement notice, with the engagement due date set for 5 April 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to sarah.sesum@ypo.co.uk for more information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in inventory management software and stock-control services, with a particular advantage for SMEs, given their suitability for the project. By contributing to this long-term project that spans from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2035, suppliers can establish a fruitful relationship with YPO, enhancing their business growth and visibility across the UK market. Companies with expertise in software solutions for stock optimisation would be well-suited to compete, especially those with capabilities to serve both local and global suppliers effectively.

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Notice Title

Stock optimisations system

Notice Description

YPO are looking to engage with suppliers for a stock optimisation software. To be able to plan and order goods and place orders in UK and Global suppliers.

Planning Information

Please contact sarah.sesum@ypo.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024142-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2035 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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