Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Mr Joe Holland
Telephone
+44 07741843613
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF1 2XE
Contact
Joe Holland
Telephone
+44 07741843613
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
YPO - 001095 Software Applications for Local Authorities
Reference number
001095
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System to provide local authorities and the wider public sector with a route to market for software applications and associated services/products. The DPS will cover the period from the 19 November 2021 to 18 November 2023 with two options to extend for a further 12 months. The total length of the DPS is expected to be 19 November 2021 to 18 November 2025.
The reason for this PIN is to engage with suppliers within this market area to ensure the route to market that is put together meets our customers needs and requirements, as well as gain further insight and technical information.
YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Any information provided by suppliers prior to any advertising of the tender will not be used to determine the outcome of any processes.
Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
Please note that this notice is to undertake early supplier engagement only, information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the named contact on this form – joe.holland@ypo.co.uk by 06 September 2021.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this DPS will be split into 10 categories covering a range of software applications and associated services/products. However, this may be subject to change based on the outcome of the pre-market engagement: The anticipated categories covered by this DPS are:-
Category 1: HR & Workforce
Category 2: Financial Management
Category 3: Environmental, Street & Waste Management
Category 4: Place, Planning & Property
Category 5: Citizen Services
Category 6: Parking and Traffic Management
Category 7: Emergency Services
Category 8: Community Health and Social Care
Category 9: Library Management
Category 10: E-Tendering/Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management Portal
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this DPS will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this notice is to undertake early supplier engagement only, information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the named contacts on this form.
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other Contracting Authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/ojeu-permissible-users.aspx
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes