--- title: "YPO - 000985 YPO New Food Deal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-03-26" --- # YPO - 000985 YPO New Food Deal Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa72067b-dabb-49ba-aa1d-9427b068359c.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by YPO is described as the "YPO New Food Deal" and focuses on the supply and distribution of food service categories, specifically benefiting organisations within the education sector, NHS, public sector buildings, and charities. This tender is conducted under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the period ending 27th October 2028. The contract value is set at £350,000,000 and operates within the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" classification. The procurement method being used is a selective, restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a substantial opportunity for suppliers across regions including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and others worldwide. YPO, headquartered in Wakefield, UK, is overseeing the procurement as the buying organisation, currently in the tender stage with potential contract commencement on 28th October 2028. For businesses looking to expand in the public sector, this tender provides significant opportunities, particularly for those experienced in supplying food-related goods. The DPS structure enables efficient direct distribution to various public sector entities, offering multiple long-term growth avenues. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs poised to deliver quality service and maintain competitive pricing. The varied geographic scope, including numerous international destinations, ensures broad exposure for companies capable of handling complex logistics and distribution networks. With YPO’s affiliation to various public institutions, successful suppliers are likely to achieve substantial visibility and potential for extended contracts beyond initial terms, facilitating enduring business growth. ## Notice YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and distribution of various Food Service categories direct to YPO customers, typically for use in the education sector, NHS, public sector buildings, charitable status organisations such as housing organisations and care homes, care catering, the prison service and sheltered housing within the public sector. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which include YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The end customer will place the order/s with the Provider and the Provider will deliver direct to the end customer. The DPS will cover the period from 1st December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b259a3c-f0e9-4f51-be10-4c9a3df98bce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Oct 2028 - 29 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YPO | | Additional buyers | DUE NORTH LIMITED | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b259a3c-f0e9-4f51-be10-4c9a3df98bce - 4 Oct 2024 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa4880-d8bb-464f-9fc3-e14a88e293a0 - 4 Oct 2024 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa4880-d8bb-464f-9fc3-e14a88e293a0 - 28 Oct 2019 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa4880-d8bb-464f-9fc3-e14a88e293a0 - 16 Aug 2019 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ca2446-1186-435d-96cf-7acf07e4ddeb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b259a3c-f0e9-4f51-be10-4c9a3df98bce 26th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fa4880-d8bb-464f-9fc3-e14a88e293a0 4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ca2446-1186-435d-96cf-7acf07e4ddeb 16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d24cc2e6-1fc0-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert - https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome Location of Procurement Documentation ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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