YAS 161 2025_26 Finance and Procurement System

Description: The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to enable Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) to explore opportunities and gain a better understanding of Finance & Procurement systems available to the NHS and their differing abilities. The NHS is challenged with making significant reductions in spending across the board. The Trust acknowledges that digital solutions can require substantial financial commitment, and is keen to ensure efficiency remains forefront, therefore YAS are also keen to explore the possibilities available in relation to the incorporation of financial fixed asset management and inventory systems and a supplier catalogue management service, and to determine if there is any opportunity for them to be delivered within one system. Interested parties will be invited to a Supplier Day Event where a short presentation (read more...)

Summary: The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "YAS 161 2025_26 Finance and Procurement System." This procurement, classified under the financial and procurement software industry, is intended to explore opportunities for integrating finance, asset management, and supplier catalogue systems into a single digital solution for the NHS. The procurement process has significant milestones, including a Supplier Day Event scheduled for 4th February 2026, offering interested parties an opportunity to participate in discussions. The process aims to refine the Trust's understanding of available systems before moving forward with the procurement, ensuring that all digital solutions align with the strategic efficiency goals and cost reductions mandated by NHS requirements. The location of the procurement is within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the category of goods, with a gross value of £891,300.00.

Temporary Emergency Accommodation

Description: Preliminary Market Engagement: We are seeking to provide a service that will offer suitable and safe temporary accommodation within the Wakefield District to single people without the need for an assessment to access it. A basic referral will be given to the accommodation provider, and the provider will need to let the Council know if they can provide accommodation within 15 minutes of receiving the referral. It is expected that 95% of referrals will be accepted into the service. The accommodation will deliver: * Around 11 units of single person accommodation - there may be a need to provide some flexibility around the number of beds provided at any one time. * A support package to those accommodated * Referrals for those accommodated into specialist services. The provider (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by The Council of the City of Wakefield, located in Wakefield, UK, and involves a market engagement for the provision of temporary emergency accommodation. This falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel and accommodation services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone due on 28th January 2026, by which completed questionnaires should be submitted. This project aims to provide temporary accommodation for single individuals in the Wakefield District, without the need for prior assessments, and includes a quick referral process with a high acceptance rate. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2030.

YPO - 001223 - ICT Managed Service & Digital Transformation Solutions

Description: This notice is to advise that preliminary market engagement commenced prior to the Procurement Act 2023 (in January 2025) and is aiming to be completed by COP 13th February 2026. Suppliers who are interested in this proposed Procurement may email the ICT Procurement Team to ask any questions or clarifications on the contact details within this notice, prior to the deadline noted within Stage 3 of this PME Notice. Scope: YPO is looking to establish a solution for the delivery and supply of ICT managed services and digital transformation solutions, which promotes strategic, long-term partnerships between providers and contracting authorities enabling digital transformation solutions within the IT, document management and print remit. This may be for a new solution, or upgrade of an existing solution, with a view (read more...)

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), in collaboration with The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO), is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "ICT Managed Service & Digital Transformation Solutions." This procurement falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process is being carried out in Wakefield, United Kingdom, under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023. A key date is the pre-tender conference scheduled for 13th February 2026, which marks the final stage of prior market engagement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit queries or feedback by this date to ensure their participation in the next steps of this procurement opportunity, which anticipates starting the contract in September 2026 for a four-year term.

YPO - HR Support Services Framework

Description: YPO are bringing to market a new national framework for the HR & Professional Services category that will cover areas we do not currently offer services in. We identified four key areas that we wish to incorporate into this framework including, HR Advice and Administration Services, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance and Below Threshold Recruitment Requirements. YPO are the sole public sector buying organisation for this procurement, we manage an array of frameworks for a variety of services and products. Public sector organisations utilise our frameworks as a compliant route to market to award contracts which meet their requirements. This framework will divided into five lots, reflective of the areas mentioned above and then a lot covering multiple services described. The current proposed structure is as follows (please (read more...)

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage for a national framework titled "YPO - HR Support Services Framework," aimed at expanding its HR and Professional Services offerings. The procurement is focused on areas such as HR Advice, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance, and Recruitment Services. Based in Wakefield, the YPO is engaging in preliminary market consultations to assess suppliers' capabilities and market trends, with the intention of advancing to a formal procurement phase. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 6th February 2026. The process anticipates advertising a tender in spring 2026, with a contract commencement date of 10th August 2026. The framework will cover multiple service lots and adhere to the Procurement Act 2023, allowing public sector entities to make compliant purchases via this structure.

YPO - HR Support Services Framework

Description: YPO are bringing to market a new national framework for the HR & Professional Services category that will cover areas we do not currently offer services in. We identified four key areas that we wish to incorporate into this framework including, HR Advice and Administration Services, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance and Below Threshold Recruitment Requirements. YPO are the sole public sector buying organisation for this procurement, we manage an array of frameworks for a variety of services and products. Public sector organisations utilise our frameworks as a compliant route to market to award contracts which meet their requirements. This framework will divided into five lots, reflective of the areas mentioned above and then a lot covering multiple services described. The current proposed structure is as follows (please (read more...)

Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is currently in the planning stage for a national framework titled "YPO - HR Support Services Framework," aimed at expanding its HR and Professional Services offerings. The procurement is focused on areas such as HR Advice, Payroll Management, Vetting and Compliance, and Recruitment Services. Based in Wakefield, the YPO is engaging in preliminary market consultations to assess suppliers' capabilities and market trends, with the intention of advancing to a formal procurement phase. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 6th February 2026. The process anticipates advertising a tender in spring 2026, with a contract commencement date of 10th August 2026. The framework will cover multiple service lots and adhere to the Procurement Act 2023, allowing public sector entities to make compliant purchases via this structure.

Kettlethorpe High School ~ Catering Tender

Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Kettlethorpe High School. The contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Pupil numbers are; 1621. Service provision is across 3 locations within the school delivering morning break and lunch services. The school requires high quality, fresh food that meets the needs of the student populations. The service to the pupils must be value for money, offer variety, changing on a frequent basis and promotes diversity reflecting the student population. Annual contract value is PS420,000 with a potential full term contract value of PS2,100,000. Pupil numbers are forecasted to reduce over the term of the contract, the lowest number forecast is 1,530 over the next three (read more...)

Summary: Kettlethorpe High School, a sub-central government public authority located in Wakefield, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for its catering services. This procurement falls under the industry category of school catering services, with an open and competitive procedure being adopted. The tender process, which is an active stage, requires the provision of high-quality and fresh food across three locations within the school. It caters to 1,621 pupils, with potential adjustments due to projected pupil number changes. The procurement period commences on 1st August 2026 with an initial duration of three years, extendable by two additional one-year periods, culminating on 31st July 2031. Key deadlines include the tender period's end date on 24th April 2026, and any enquiries must be made by 13th February 2026.

Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender

Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools. The contract commences on 1st September 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Student numbers at Snapethorpe are 554 and at are Lawefield 400. There is also a Pupil Referral Unit next to Lawefield which is serviced by Lawefield kitchen which takes Max 10 meals per day, however at present average's 4 meals a day. Annual contract value is PS250,258 per annum with a potential full term contract value of PS1,251,290 Snapethorpe and Lawefield have a long history of collaboration, including tendering their respective catering services together. It is the intention of both schools to award the catering services to a single contractor; however, each (read more...)

Summary: The Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools in Wakefield, United Kingdom, have initiated an open procurement process to secure a contractor for their catering services. The tender, titled "Snapethorpe and Lawefield Primary Schools ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000) and is aimed at the delivery within the UKE4 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 24th April 2026, and an enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract, valued at an annual amount of £250,258 with a potential total of £1,251,290, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 for an initial period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions. This competitive flexible procedure is subject to the competitive award of quality and price criteria and is open to submissions in English via the Delta eSourcing portal.

Psychology Services

Description: Psychology Services; West Yorkshire Police are looking to re-procure a provision of psychology services, including but not limited to CBT/EMDR, trauma based therapies, in particular, a short course of treatment (up to 8 sessions) with the option to extend in exceptional circumstances. Provider should provide an initial assessment report and a discharge report. Also included in this contract are the following provisions: Independent reports on work suitability Clinical supervision for WYP clinicians Ad-hoc training/development

Summary: West Yorkshire Police is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Psychology Services, aiming to provide a range of psychological therapies including CBT/EMDR and trauma-based therapies. The services include initial assessment reports, discharge reports, independent work suitability evaluations, clinical supervision for the police's clinicians, and ad-hoc training and development. The procurement process is under the "light touch" regime, covering a value of £550,000, and is expected to span from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with a possible extension until 2030. The pre-market engagement is set to end on 19th January 2026, and the procurement process is strategically positioned to ensure it aligns with market interests before progressing to the invitation to tender stage.

NHSWYICB - Community Wellbeing Support Service and SMI-LE

Description: Non statutory community mental health services including Community Companions, Guideline, Hearing Voices, Wellbeing, Healthy Minds website hosting and SMI-LE.

Summary: The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, located in Wakefield, has recently confirmed a contract award under the Provider Selection Regime for the Community Wellbeing Support Service and SMI-LE. The contract, awarded to Mind in Bradford, a well-established SME in the healthcare sector, will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with an estimated value of £3,305,367.61. This tender falls under the health services industry category, focusing on non-statutory community mental health services. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication due to the continuity of services provided by the existing supplier, as outlined in the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Relevant representations had to be submitted by January 12, 2026, marking the culmination of the standstill period within this process.

NHSWYICB - Community Support Agency Mental Health Project

Description: Housing focused non statutory community mental health community support in Bradford District and Craven.

Summary: NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a community support agency mental health project titled "NHSWYICB - Community Support Agency Mental Health Project". This procurement, identified under tender ID C336145, falls within the health services category, targeting the delivery of housing-focused non-statutory community mental health support within Bradford District and Craven. The procurement utilised the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, bypassing the need for Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, specifically the Direct Award C Process without prior publication, and has a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The formal award took place following a notice published on 9th January 2026, with the standstill period allowing representations until 12th January 2026.