--- title: "YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-04-20" --- # YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2aa569b-813d-4f03-b200-6ed28a3e0395.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, YPO, situated at Wakefield, England, is actively seeking providers for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems. This procurement falls under the "Command, control, communication, and computer systems" category and will serve needs across the public sector. YPO's internal requirements, as well as those of its subsidiary companies, are included. The procurement method adopted is a selective, restricted procedure, allowing suppliers to apply throughout the DPS duration, initially covering from 20th January 2024 to 19th January 2028. The contract period offers two optional extensions of three years each, making the maximum potential end date 19th January 2034, subject to annual reviews including price negotiations and KPI performance assessments. The tender stage is currently active, providing ample time for interested parties to engage until the end of the tender period on 19th January 2034. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in software and systems related to public safety and critical incident management, to expand their reach within the public sector. A budget allocation of up to £500 million implies significant business potential, and the DPS structure allows flexibility for businesses to join at any point in the contract term. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly encouraged to participate. The focus on dynamic system offerings aligns well with innovative companies looking to leverage technology for public safety solutions. Businesses are advised to engage with YPO via their e-tendering portal for access to procurement documents and submit their bids through the detailed online process. ## Notice YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Critical Incident and Public Safety Software / Systems. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 13th February 2024 to 12th February 2029. Suppliers can apply to join throughout DPS duration. This update to the contracts finder notice is due to a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal to access the documents is http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome. YPO also re-confirm the start and end date for this DPS in line with transitional arrangements under the Procurement Act 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce7627e-2a73-4b30-b16a-40aa41d8e384 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2029 - 14 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce7627e-2a73-4b30-b16a-40aa41d8e384 - 6 Aug 2025 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964dc452-1d33-4ce2-a23f-7e9e1a5497bc - 23 Nov 2023 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b87337-1f9d-4fb5-8db8-b7ba6b4007d7 - 27 Oct 2023 at 07:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138c6246-3e2b-4df8-b9bc-368cb46bfedc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce7627e-2a73-4b30-b16a-40aa41d8e384 20th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/964dc452-1d33-4ce2-a23f-7e9e1a5497bc 6th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b87337-1f9d-4fb5-8db8-b7ba6b4007d7 23rd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138c6246-3e2b-4df8-b9bc-368cb46bfedc 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ to apply please follow the below link - http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome to apply please follow the below link ## 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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