--- title: "YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044c49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-03-31" --- # YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044c49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044c49.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by YPO is titled "Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector" and falls under the industry category of Training Services. This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is designed to cater to the needs of public sector organisations across the UK, with a significant focus on the emergency services. YPO, based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, operates under the role of the contracting authority and purchasing body. The current stage of this tender is listed as an update to the active tender phase. The DPS is open for participation until 24th February 2029, allowing the submission of tenders electronically. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, reflecting a structured approach to ensure suitable engagement with potential suppliers. This major procurement initiative, valued at £200 million, has been significantly extended to align with the dynamic requirements of public sector training. This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in providing comprehensive training services tailored for emergency services and the broader public sector. From specialist training for firefighter foundation and development to niche areas such as GDPR and incident command, the procurement covers a wide array of service categories. The DPS’s long duration till 2029 ensures sustained engagement and business continuity for selected suppliers. Businesses that value corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and can competently offer high-quality training solutions will find this DPS particularly beneficial. It's ideal for firms willing to embrace competitive cost structures, as the award criteria heavily weigh cost at 60% and quality at 40%. This contract, by offering possibilities of extension beyond the initial period, encourages businesses to strategically plan and contribute to the evolving training needs of public sector bodies across the UK. ## Notice YPO are looking for suppliers to be appointed onto a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of training solutions for the emergency services and wider public sector. 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 end customer will place the order/s with the provider and the provider will deliver direct to the end customer. Please note that this contract notice is supplemental to the Contract Notice submitted in OJEU under reference number 2020/S 022-048779, the notice number 2024/S 000-009575 and 2025/S 000-001174 in Find a Tender Service which were to extend the life of the DPS. This amendment is for a change in e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and YPO contact details as a result of this ### Lot Information Category 1 -- Firefighter Foundation and Development The category covers firefighter foundation and development training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 2: Fire Service Operations Category 2 covers fire service operations training for the emergency services and wider public sector Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 3: Prevention and Protection Category 3 covers prevention and protection training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 4: Hazardous Materials This category covers hazardous materials training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 5: Incident Command This category will cover incident command training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 6: Resilience This category covers resilience training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 7: Technical Rope Rescue This category covers technical rope rescue training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 8: Water Safety, Rescue and Flood Response This category covers water safety, rescue and flood response training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 9: Animal Rescue This category covers animal rescue training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 10: Instructor Programmes This category covers instructor programmes training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 11: Maritime This category covers maritime training for the emergency services and wider public services. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 12: Driving This category covers driving training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 13: Policing (including Induction and CPD) This category covers policing (including induction and CPD) training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 14: Firearms This category covers firearms training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 15: Road Policing This category covers road policing training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 16: Tactical This category covers tactical training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 17: Crime Prevention This category covers crime prevention training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 18: CPD (Including Bluelight) This category covers cpd (including bluelight) training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 19: Leadership and Management This category covers leadership and management training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 20: Equality and Diversity This category covers equality and diversity training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 21: GDPR This category covers GDPR training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 22: IT This category will cover IT training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 23: Project Management This category covers project management training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 24: Coaching and Mentoring This category covers coaching and mentoring training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 25: Learning and Development This category covers learning and development training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 26: Health and Safety and First Aid This category coves health and safety and first aid training for the emergency services and the wider public Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date Category 27: Health and Well-being This category covers health and well-being training for the emergency services and wider public sector. Options: The DPS will cover the period from 10.4.2020 to 31.3.2022 with an option to extend for up to an additional 4 years. The decision to extend the DPS period will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the DPS to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The full DPS period will be from 10 April 2020 to 31 March 2026 Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029502-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 5.5 years from the commencement date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34962230 - Air-traffic control training - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 35112100 - Emergency training dolls - 38910000 - Hygiene monitoring and testing equipment - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 45214800 - Training facilities building - 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80411000 - Driving-school services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80512000 - Dog training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531100 - Industrial training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80532000 - Management training services - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services - 80533100 - Computer training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment - 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals - 98334000 - Wellness services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 09:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029502-2026 - 25 Mar 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009575-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - http://www.ypo.co.uk/customers/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx - http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:048779-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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