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Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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the third evolution of the framework, building on the foundations of previous iterations established under the now superseded Public Contracts Regulations 2015.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.

Classification

  • CPV65000000 — Public utilities
  • CPV65100000 — Water distribution and related services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
001331
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
65100000
Description
Water distribution and related services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
65000000
Description
Public utilities

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE45
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF21
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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.
Due
30 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
042264-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 May 2026, 09:24
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Id
GB-PPON-PMRV-4748-MNJV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMRV-4748-MNJV

Address

Street Address
41 Industrial Park
Locality
Wakefield
Postal Code
WF2 0XE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE45

Contact

Name
Maria Hadro

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation
Id
GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYDD-1122-TCVN

Address

Street Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Locality
Leicester
Postal Code
LE19 1ES
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF22

Contact

Name
Andrew Stanford

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 3
Name
West Mercia Energy
Id
GB-PPON-PPZB-5578-MWQH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPZB-5578-MWQH

Address

Street Address
Chapter House South, 5 Abbey Lawn
Locality
Shrewsbury
Postal Code
SY25DE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG22

Contact

Name
Julie Wassall

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wakefield · UKE45 · WF2 0XE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE45 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF21 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG2 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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