Tender

YPO 001192 - Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Products

  • YPO

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-022565

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0

Published 3 August 2023, 10:48am



The closing date and time has been changed to:

6 September 2023, 12:00pm

See the change notice.

Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

Contracts Team

Email

contracts@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 01924664685

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE45 - Wakefield

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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 001192 - Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Products

Reference number

0011912

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Groundscare Machinery, Equipment and Tools for use primarily within Local Authorities. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations, which includes YPO’s internal requirements, by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place orders directly with the Provider on a “contractual” basis and the Provider will deliver direct to the end Customer with an agreed contract.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Pedestrian Rotary Collector Mowers

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of pedestrian rotary collector mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Pedestrian Cylinder Mowers

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of pedestrian cylinder mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Rotary Mid-deck Mowers

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on rotary mid-deck mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Flail Mid-deck Mowers

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on flail mid-deck mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Zero-turn Mowers

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on zero-turn mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Out-front Rotary Mowers

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on out-front rotary mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Triple Flail Mowers

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on triple flail mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Wide Area Rotary Mowers

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on wide area rotary mowers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Slope/Embankment Mower

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of slope/embankment mower.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Agricultural Tractors

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 10 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of agricultural tractors.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Utility Tractors

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 11 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of utility tractors.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Flatbed Trailers

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 12 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of flatbed trailers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Electric Tipping Trailers

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 13 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of electric tipping trailers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 14 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Blowers/Vacuums

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 14 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of blowers/vacuums.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 15 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Powered and Non-Powered Saws

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 15 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of powered and non-powered saws.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 16 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Chippers/Shredders

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 16 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of chippers/shredders

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 17 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Strimmers

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 17 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of strimmers.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 18 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Hedge Cutters/Trimmers/Pruners

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 18 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of hedge cutters/trimmers/pruners.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 19 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Groundscare Utility Vehicles

Lot No

19

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 19 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of groundscare utility vehicles.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 20 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Associated Groundscare Equipment/Tools and/or Miscellaneous Items

Lot No

20

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 20 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of associated groundscare equipment/tools and/or miscellaneous items.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Cost (may include Customer Service, Delivery, Account Management, Environmental Sustainability, Innovation and/or Added Value etc.) / Weighting: 30%

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%

Price - Weighting: 50%

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 October 2023

End date

5 October 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the

Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Originally published as:

Date

4 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

Changed to:

Date

6 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

See the change notice.

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

4 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

six.3) Additional information

YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users .

YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the 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 Contracts 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).

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

Country

United Kingdom