Notice Information
Notice Title
Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services
Notice Description
YPO and its Collaborative Partners are embarking on preliminary market engagement to shape a compliant and effective route to market for the procurement of Utilities Framework Agreement for the supply of Water, Wastewater, and Ancillary Services across all public sector bodies, in alignment with the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative represents the third evolution of the framework, building on the foundations of previous iterations established under the now superseded Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The objective is clear: to deliver a streamlined solution that ensures public sector organisations have access to a high-quality, reliable water retailer. By engaging early with the market, YPO and its Collaborative Partners seeks to foster innovation, encourage competition, and secure best value, while maintaining full compliance with the latest legislative requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a solution that not only complies the legislative framework for public sector procurement but also drives sustainability, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery for the public sector.
Planning Information
YPO and its Collaborative Partners is seeking feedback from suppliers within the water retail market to help shape the next iteration of our framework. Our aim is to ensure the solution is fully fit-for-purpose for public sector customers, enabling them to access high-quality services with confidence and ease. To achieve this, we invite suppliers to engage with us on the following key areas: • Expanding the scope: identifying opportunities to broaden service coverage and enhance value. • Reviewing Terms and Conditions: ensuring clarity, fairness, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. • Discussing market conditions: sharing insights on current challenges and opportunities within the sector. • Exploring the price element: considering approaches that balance affordability with sustainability. • Delivering Social Value and Sustainability: reviewing options to embed meaningful social, environmental, and community benefits. • Potential routes to market: evaluating pathways that encourage competition and innovation. • Innovation and technology: identifying solutions that drive efficiency and future-proof service delivery. • Mechanisms for call-offs: discussing practical approaches to ensure flexibility and responsiveness for public sector customers. Through this engagement, YPO and its Collaborative Partners aims to co-create a solution that not only meets statutory requirements but also delivers excellence, innovation, and long-term value for the public sector. Sessions will take place remotely (via Microsoft Teams) or in-person, depending on the availability and capacity. Please contact Maria Hadro at energy@ypo.co.uk to request the Request for Information (RFI) document and to arrange availability for a PME session.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069421
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2026
- 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
65 - Public utilities
-
- CPV Codes
65000000 - Public utilities
65100000 - Water distribution and related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 May 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Feb 20279 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WAKEFIELD
- Postcode
- WF2 0XE
- Post Town
- Wakefield
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG22 Shropshire
- Delivery Location
- TLE45 Wakefield, TLF21 Leicester, TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
-
- Local Authority
- Shropshire
- Electoral Ward
- Abbey
- Westminster Constituency
- Shrewsbury
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2026
8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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