--- title: "YPO - 000985 YPO New Food Deal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-03-26" --- # YPO - 000985 YPO New Food Deal Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6eb.json) ## Summary YPO, a central purchasing body based in Wakefield, UK, is overseeing the procurement process titled "YPO New Food Deal". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" and involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the direct supply and distribution of food service categories. The procurement primarily targets public sector organisations such as schools, NHS facilities, care homes, and more. It operates through a restricted procedure method, emphasising goods as the main procurement category. Amendments have been made to the buyer's communication portal, ensuring comprehensive access to procurement documents at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome, with submissions concluding on 27 October 2028. By participating in this tender, businesses specialising in food supply and distribution have the opportunity to significantly expand their client base within the public sector. The DPS is structured to accommodate a wide array of suppliers, irrespective of size, capable of providing direct delivery solutions across multiple food categories such as groceries, frozen foods, ready-made meals, and more. With an approximate value of £350 million, innovative suppliers excelling in quality and competitive pricing stand to gain substantial growth by supporting diverse public sector requirements across the UK, including education facilities, healthcare, and other communal organisations. This tender encourages competition among well-equipped suppliers with the capability to cater to large-scale public demand. ## 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. ### Lot Information Category 1 -- Groceries For this Category YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a wide range of grocery categories. Categories may include (but are not limited to): -- ambient food products, -- packaged and tinned goods, -- soft drinks and bottled water, including premium products, -- confectionery and pre-wrapped snacks, including premium products, -- products suitable for making hot beverages. Suppliers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of grocery products covering each product group above. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 2 -- Frozen Food For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of frozen foods. These may include (but are not limited to): -- frozen fruit and vegetables, -- frozen meat and poultry products, -- frozen fish products, -- frozen pizza, -- frozen bread products, -- frozen desserts and ice cream, -- other frozen foods. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 3 -- Ready Made Meals For this Category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of ready-made meals suitable for reheating. It is anticipated that meals will be mostly frozen, though fresh meals may be required. These may include (but are not limited to): -- ready-made meals (including plated meals), -- dietary specific ready meals including ethnic and cultural requirements, -- ready-made Inpatient meals, for example modified texture ready meals, -- custody suite ready-made meals, -- meals suitable for the care sector. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 4 -- Meal Concepts For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of branded meal concepts and street food themed items; these products may also include complementary catering disposables and serving equipment to give a cohesive, brand consistent feel. These may include (but are not limited to): -- sauces suitable for combining with cooked pasta, rice or noodles. Pasta, noodles and rice suitable for combining with these sauces, -- fillings suitable for combining with wraps, other bread products and jacket potatoes. Wheat based wraps (plain and flavoured) and jacket potatoes (cooked or uncooked) suitable for combining with these fillings, -- pizza bases and toppings, -- sauces and dressings to complement these foods, -- themed serving equipment, catering disposables and accessories to complement these foods. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 5 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. These may include (but are not limited to): -- fresh fruit, -- fresh vegetables, -- pre-packed prepared fresh fruit, -- pre-packed prepared fresh vegetables. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 6 -- Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of dairy, chilled and delicatessen foods. These may include (but are not limited to): -- milk, -- chilled yoghurts, -- processed dairy products, -- chilled sandwich fillings, -- chilled delicatessen products. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 7 -- Fresh and Cooked Meat For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh and cooked meats. These may include (but are not limited to): -- fresh and cooked meats, -- fresh and cooked poultry, -- game, -- sausage, -- bacon, -- processed meat-based items Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 8 -- Bakery Goods For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of bakery products and morning goods. These may include (but are not limited to): -- fresh bread and bread products, -- fresh pastry products, -- fresh cakes, cookies, doughnuts, scones, etc., -- other products baked fresh, -- premium cakes/gateaux suitable for resale. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 9 - Fresh Ready Made Sandwiches, Wraps and Food to go For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh sandwiches, wraps and food to go. These may include (but are not limited to): -- ready-made sandwiches and wraps, -- premium sandwich products suitable for resale, -- associated bread filled products, -- boxed salads, pasta salads, etc., -- savouries, etc. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 10 -- Fresh and Chilled Fish and Seafood For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh and chilled fish and seafood products. These may include (but are not limited to): -- fresh and chilled salmon, cod and haddock, -- other fresh and chilled fish types, -- fresh and chilled seafood, -- processed fresh and chilled fish-based products e.g. fishcakes. Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 11 -- Alcholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and bar equipment. These may include (but are not limited to): -- draught lagers, beers, ales and ciders, -- bottled lagers, beers, ales and ciders, -- wines, -- spirits, -- non-alcoholic alternatives, soft drinks, bottled water and mixers, -- associated bar equipment, e.g. glassware, draught pumps, etc Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date Category 12 -- Multiple Product Category Mix Some customers may have requirements for different categories of food products which span across multiple categories, and they may prefer to deal with a single supplier on a one-stop-shop basis. YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a one-stop-shop service by supplying products in 2 or more of the other 11 Categories which are: -- Category 1 Groceries, -- Category 2 Frozen Foods, -- Category 3 Ready-made Meals, -- Category 4 Meal Concepts, -- Category 5 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, -- Category 6 Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods, -- Category 7 Fresh and Cooked Meat, -- Category 8 Bakery Goods, -- Category 9 Fresh Ready-Made Sandwiches, Wraps and Food to go, -- Category 10 Fresh and Chilled Fish and Seafood, -- Category 11 Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages and Bar Equipment. This category is suitable for those suppliers who are awarded onto 2 or more categories on the DPS Options: The DPS will cover the initial period from 1.12.2019 to 30.11.2024 with 3 options to extend for an additional 12 months and a final extension period available of 11 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of May 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 01 December 2019 to 27 October 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 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/028204-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | 1 Dec 2019 - 27 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 8.5 years from the commencement date | ## 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 | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products - 03142500 - Eggs - 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables - 03221110 - Root vegetables - 03221120 - Tuber vegetables - 03221200 - Fruit vegetables - 03221300 - Leaf vegetables - 03221320 - Salad leaves - 03221400 - Cabbage vegetables - 03222113 - Mangoes - 03222220 - Oranges - 03222320 - Apples, pears and quinces - 03222321 - Apples - 03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15119600 - Fish meat - 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish - 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe - 15211000 - Fish fillets - 15230000 - Dried or salted fish; fish in brine; smoked fish - 15234000 - Smoked fish - 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish - 15241700 - Fish fingers - 15241800 - Coated fish preparations - 15243000 - Preparations of fish - 15244000 - Caviar and fish eggs - 15250000 - Seafood - 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products - 15311000 - Frozen potatoes - 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices - 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables - 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables - 15331110 - Processed root vegetables - 15331120 - Processed tuber vegetables - 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables - 15331140 - Leaf and cabbage vegetables - 15331170 - Frozen vegetables - 15331480 - Provisionally preserved vegetables - 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products - 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15612420 - Baking mixes - 15612500 - Bakery products - 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals - 15614000 - Processed rice - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes - 15811100 - Bread - 15811200 - Rolls - 15811300 - Croissants - 15811400 - Crumpets - 15811500 - Prepared bread products - 15811510 - Sandwiches - 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches - 15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes - 15812100 - Pastry goods - 15812120 - Pies - 15812121 - Savoury pies - 15812122 - Sweet pies - 15812200 - Cakes - 15813000 - Morning goods - 15820000 - Rusks and biscuits; preserved pastry goods and cakes - 15821100 - Toasted bread products - 15821110 - Toasted bread - 15821130 - Crispbread - 15821150 - Rusks - 15821200 - Sweet biscuits - 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15850000 - Pasta products - 15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous - 15851210 - Prepared pasta - 15851220 - Stuffed pasta - 15851230 - Lasagne - 15851250 - Couscous - 15851290 - Canned pasta - 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products - 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings - 15880000 - Special nutritional products - 15882000 - Dietetic products - 15891000 - Soups and broths - 15894100 - Vegan packs - 15894200 - Prepared meals - 15894210 - School meals - 15894220 - Hospital meals - 15894300 - Prepared dishes - 15894400 - Snacks - 15894600 - Sandwich fillings - 15894700 - Delicatessen - 15896000 - Deep-frozen products - 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products - 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages - 15930000 - Wines - 15940000 - Cider and other fruit wines - 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies - 39221000 - Kitchen equipment ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 17:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028204-2026 - 9 Oct 2024 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032328-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:387006-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.ypo.co.uk/ - https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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