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title: "YPO - 000791 The Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity for NHH, HH and UMS"
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# YPO - 000791 The Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity for NHH, HH and UMS

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a70cf0-59eb-46b7-aecd-4e884dd9f215

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is soliciting tenders for "The Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity for NHH, HH and UMS," which falls under the electricity industry category. This procurement process commenced on 12 December 2017 and involves a Framework Agreement designed primarily for local authorities, the education sector, and emergency services. The key deadline for submission was 16 January 2018, and the subsequent contract period is set to run from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2023, with an estimated total value of £1.2 billion. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of electricity and ancillary services, notably those able to cater to the specific needs of public sector bodies. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale energy management, electricity supply, and customer service are particularly well-positioned to participate. The successful bidder will not only provide services directly to end customers but must also meet predefined Key Performance Indicators, ensuring quality and accountability throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

YPO are looking for a Supplier to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of non-half hourly, half hourly and unmetered electricity supplies, as well as related ancillary services, primarily for use in the local authority sector, education sector and emergency services sector. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of both YPO and Other Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement where the end customer will enter into an electricity supply agreement with the supplier and the supplier will supply electricity, as well as any ancillary services that the customer requires, direct to the end customer. Additional information: To see the documentation, please go online to: https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registrati on_wizard_introduction?openform and 'Register as a Supplier'. 1. Click on the appropriate tender under 'Latest Opportunities' 2. Click the "Register Interest" button which is located under the "Main Contract Detail" 3. Click on 'ok' 4. Return back to the home page and select the "My Opportunities" link, located on the right hand side of your home page. 5. Select the link to the tender 6. Select "view stage detail" and download the documents for response. The terms and price structures of the Framework Agreement will be agreed between YPO and the preferred bidder. YPO will mutually agree the Framework Terms and Conditions with the preferred bidder. It is a pre-requisite that some public sector boiler plate clauses will need to be included. If terms and conditions cannot be agreed between the parties within one month of being notified of preferred bidder status YPO reserve the right not to award the Contract with the preferred bidder and to negotiate terms and conditions with the provider offering the next most economically advantageous tender. The Supplier must adhere to all KPIs as these will form part of the final framework agreement. The final column in Appendix B details the number of failures within a specified period which amounts to a repeated failure. A repeated failure shall be deemed to constitute a breach of contract and the escalation procedure must be enacted. The escalation points and timescales must be agreed and detailed in the framework agreement - this will consist of three escalation stages, after which YPO may implement an option to terminate the contract The local authorities and public sector bodies who use this framework will sign the supplier's pre-approved contract and the supplier will then manage this contract to pre-determined Key Performance Indicators. Tenderers should be aware that the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations may apply to this Framework Agreement. TUPE is a matter between the Tenderer and the incumbent supplier. The relevant contact details at the incumbent supplier are provided below. The incumbent supplier will respond to a Tenderer query providing information appropriate for this stage of the tender process. The Tenderer is responsible for ensuring they complete their communications with the incumbent supplier in a timely manner. YPO gives no warranty as to the accuracy of any information that is provided by the incumbent supplier. Please find contact details of the current Provider within the tender documentation in order to make further enquiries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa467487-ba00-4011-acf7-a7b884753a49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa467487-ba00-4011-acf7-a7b884753a49
- 12 Dec 2017 at 15:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250cf7e4-1a73-4553-a2aa-57fd5fab7376
- 12 Dec 2017 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250cf7e4-1a73-4553-a2aa-57fd5fab7376

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa467487-ba00-4011-acf7-a7b884753a49
  31st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250cf7e4-1a73-4553-a2aa-57fd5fab7376
  12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
  Access the opportunity
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx
  Permissable Users

## Notice URLs

- https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registrati

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