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title: "Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069421"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
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# Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069421

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), in collaboration with its partners, Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation and West Mercia Energy, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services". This procurement is aimed at establishing a Utilities Framework Agreement intended for public sector bodies throughout the United Kingdom. The framework aims to ensure access to high-quality water services and is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. YPO seeks to engage suppliers for a preliminary market engagement, with feedback being solicited from the industry to help shape the future framework. The engagement is scheduled to be completed by 30th June 2026. Businesses have the opportunity to participate in sessions that will occur either remotely or in-person, depending on availability.

This procurement provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within the water retail market, especially those capable of innovating and offering sustainable solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework involves high-value contracts with an estimated gross amount of £3,600 million and has a planned contract period starting from 1st September 2027. Engaging in this process allows businesses to collaborate on delivering services that are not only compliant with current legislation but also innovative and efficient. Companies with capabilities in water distribution, public utilities, and those focused on delivering social value and sustainability will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their public sector market presence.

## Notice

YPO and its Collaborative Partners are embarking on preliminary market engagement to shape a compliant and effective route to market for the procurement of Utilities Framework Agreement for the supply of Water, Wastewater, and Ancillary Services across all public sector bodies, in alignment with the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative represents the third evolution of the framework, building on the foundations of previous iterations established under the now superseded Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The objective is clear: to deliver a streamlined solution that ensures public sector organisations have access to a high-quality, reliable water retailer. By engaging early with the market, YPO and its Collaborative Partners seeks to foster innovation, encourage competition, and secure best value, while maintaining full compliance with the latest legislative requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a solution that not only complies the legislative framework for public sector procurement but also drives sustainability, efficiency, and excellence in service delivery for the public sector.

### Planning Information

YPO and its Collaborative Partners is seeking feedback from suppliers within the water retail market to help shape the next iteration of our framework. Our aim is to ensure the solution is fully fit-for-purpose for public sector customers, enabling them to access high-quality services with confidence and ease. To achieve this, we invite suppliers to engage with us on the following key areas:
• Expanding the scope: identifying opportunities to broaden service coverage and enhance value.
• Reviewing Terms and Conditions: ensuring clarity, fairness, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Discussing market conditions: sharing insights on current challenges and opportunities within the sector.
• Exploring the price element: considering approaches that balance affordability with sustainability.
• Delivering Social Value and Sustainability: reviewing options to embed meaningful social, environmental, and community benefits.
• Potential routes to market: evaluating pathways that encourage competition and innovation.
• Innovation and technology: identifying solutions that drive efficiency and future-proof service delivery.
• Mechanisms for call-offs: discussing practical approaches to ensure flexibility and responsiveness for public sector customers.
Through this engagement, YPO and its Collaborative Partners aims to co-create a solution that not only meets statutory requirements but also delivers excellence, innovation, and long-term value for the public sector.
Sessions will take place remotely (via Microsoft Teams) or in-person, depending on the availability and capacity. Please contact Maria Hadro at energy@ypo.co.uk to request the Request for Information (RFI) document and to arrange availability for a PME session.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Additional buyers | EASTERN SHIRES PURCHASING ORGANISATION; WEST MERCIA ENERGY |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield, TLF21 Leicester, TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042264-2026
  8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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