--- title: "YPO - 001021 School Uniform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-04-10" --- # YPO - 001021 School Uniform Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1573163-77b3-4c28-8734-0c97eab6057b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "YPO - 001021 School Uniform" is being managed by YPO, located in Wakefield, England. This tender falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, with a total value of £15 million. YPO aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of school uniforms, applicable to various public sector organisations, including its internal requirements. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the contract period set to run from 24th February 2029 to 25th February 2029. The DPS will continue to accept expressions of interest until 23rd February 2029, with eligibility allowing participation from SMEs and VCSEs across the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the clothing and textile sector, particularly those specialising in educational or occupational attire. Enterprises that offer competitive pricing strategies and key performance indicators aligned with public sector demands would find this contracts establishment beneficial. Furthermore, the DPS framework enables continual engagement with potential suppliers, allowing for flexible and ongoing participation, which is conducive to smaller businesses and voluntary sector enterprises looking to expand their reach within the public sector marketplace. ## Notice YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of school uniforms. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements. The DPS will cover the period from 1st June 2020 to 23rd February 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Please note that the first "establishment" round of the DPS, has a deadline of 17/04/2020 at 14:00. After this initial round potential providers may express their interest throughout the whole duration of the DPS (from 01/06/2020 to 23/02/2029). This updated contracts finder notice was to change the telephone number and buyers web address. In addition, the link to the procurement documentation and website to bid on the opportunity was added. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840fb880-1a90-4e46-a479-5d8825ff7efc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories ## Release History - 10 Apr 2026 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840fb880-1a90-4e46-a479-5d8825ff7efc - 16 Dec 2025 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c98aa3d-36eb-4ceb-9ca6-3d67d75968df - 4 Mar 2020 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66657047-9037-4b4a-845d-266d97c1d5c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840fb880-1a90-4e46-a479-5d8825ff7efc 10th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c98aa3d-36eb-4ceb-9ca6-3d67d75968df 16th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66657047-9037-4b4a-845d-266d97c1d5c2 4th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome Location of the procurement documents and to bid for this opportunity ## Notice URLs - https://www.ypo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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