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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 15 Oct 2026, 15:46.

Opportunity overview

YPO are looking for a supplier to provide a contract with an initial purchase of 300 Sims for internal staff, with a possibility of 300 handsets being purchased as well. The current numbers will need porting across over a couple of months working with YPO to ensure a seamless migration. The products will be delivered to YPO HQ in Wakefield. During the PME YPO are wanting to gather what is an acceptable SLA and availability in the market. YPO is also wanting to see rough pricing for handsets to allow budgeting decisions.

Classification

  • CPV32500000 — Telecommunications equipment and supplies

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
INT00105
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Communication

Future Notice Date
7 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
26 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
27 Feb 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
27 Feb 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
32500000
Description
Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE45
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
YPO are looking for a supplier to provide a contract with an initial purchase of 300 Sims for internal staff, with a possibility of 300 handsets being purchased as well. The current numbers will need porting across over a couple of months working with YPO to ensure a seamless migration. The products will be delivered to YPO HQ in Wakefield. During the PME YPO are wanting to gather what is an acceptable SLA and availability in the market. YPO is also wanting to see rough pricing for handsets to allow budgeting decisions. If you are interested in participating in this, please fill out the following form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7N4WaPGvjH – Fill in form. All submissions should be sent by end of day 30th October 2026.
Due
30 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
097511-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Oct 2026, 14:12
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
Rosie Robinson

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 097511-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Early-stage market engagement by YPO for a mobile telecommunications contract. YPO anticipates an initial purchase of 300 SIMs for internal staff, may also purchase 300 handsets, and requires porting of current numbers over a couple of months to support a seamless migration. Products are intended for delivery to YPO HQ in Wakefield. YPO is seeking market input on acceptable service levels, availability and indicative handset pricing for budgeting.

Who this may suit

Relevant to suppliers of mobile SIMs, handsets and number-porting services. This is a planned procurement/market engagement exercise, not an open bidding opportunity.

Key points identified

  • SIMsInitial purchase of 300 SIMs for internal staffEvidence: "initial purchase of 300 Sims for internal staff"
  • HandsetsPossible purchase of 300 handsetsEvidence: "with a possibility of 300 handsets being purchased as well"
  • Number portingExisting numbers to be ported over a couple of months with YPOEvidence: "The current numbers will need porting across over a couple of months working with YPO"
96% approved-analysis confidence9 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
097511-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07889a
First published
15 Oct 2026
Last checked
15 Oct 2026, 15:46
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
15 Oct 2026
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