Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924664685
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
one.1) Name and addresses
Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO)
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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 - 001205 Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions
Reference number
001205
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
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 Electronic Catering Management and Payment Solutions. YPO’s intention is to create a compliant route to market for our customers and also the awarded Suppliers. It is to enable the public sector a route to purchasing Electronic Catering Management and Payment solutions from one Framework with an array of Suppliers and offerings.
YPO is the lead Public Sector Buying Organisation for this Framework Agreement working in
collaboration with NEPO.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1a Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for the NHS - Cloud Hosted
Lot No
1a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a is for the provision of Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management solutions - Cloud Hosted across the NHS or any other hospital or Health and Social Care environment which enables end users to order meals digitally, and the Contracting Authority to manage any food related information for the purposes of reducing waste, paper, and time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2026 with the option of 1 x 24 months extension to 19th August 2028, after the initial two years.
The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2028
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 1b - Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for the NHS On Premise
Lot No
1b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b is for the provision of Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management solutions - On Premises across the NHS or any other hospital or Health and Social Care environment which enables end users to order meals digitally, and the Contracting Authority to manage any food related information for the purposes of reducing waste, paper, and time.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2026 with the option of 1 x 24 months extension to 19th August 2028, after the initial two years.
The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2028
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 - Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for Wider Public Sector (WPS)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55524000 - School catering services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the provision of Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management solution hosted within the cloud, which enables end users to order meals digitally, and the Contracting Authority to manage any food related information for the purposes of reducing waste, paper and time. This Lot will be open to the whole of the Public Sector but it is expected to be utilised primarily within education environments, more specifically primary schools.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2026 with the option of 1 x 24 months extension to 19th August 2028, after the initial two years.
The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2028
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 - Cashless Catering Systems
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48219400 - Transaction server software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for the provision of Cashless Catering Systems, which will be hosted within the cloud. The system will allow for payment and recognition methods which enable the end user to utilise the account and pay for meals. This Lot will be open to the whole of the Public Sector but it is expected to be utilised primarily within education environments, more specifically secondary schools.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2026 with the option of 1 x 24 months extension to 19th August 2028, after the initial two years.
The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2028
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 - Online Payment Solutions
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48219400 - Transaction server software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72264000 - Software reproduction services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72267200 - Repair of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for the provision of Online Payment Solutions, which will be hosted within the cloud. The system will allow for payment methods which enable the end user to utilise the account and pay for items. This Lot will be open to the whole of the Public Sector but utilised primarily within education environments.
A secure online payment system allowing end users to pay for items/services digitally, and incorporate future cashless options, remaining in line with all relevant up to date regulations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value, Sustainability and Modern Slavery / Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2026 with the option of 1 x 24 months extension to 19th August 2028, after the initial two years.
The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of April 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. Suppliers will be made aware of the decision to take extensions 3 months prior. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 20th August 2024 – 19th August 2028
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 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-012361
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001205
Lot No
1a
Title
Lot 1a - Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for the NHS - Cloud Hosted
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SchoolGrid Ltd
Livingston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parent Pay Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kafoodle Limited
Epsom
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vericool Limited
Huntingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nutritics Limited
Swords
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE061 - Dublin
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synbiotix Solutions Limited
Hamel Hempstead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dataym (UK) Limited
Fareham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001205
Lot No
1b
Title
Lot 1b - Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for the NHS On Premise
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vericool Limited
Huntingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synbiotix Solutions Limited
Hemel Hempstead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Datasym (UK) Limited
Fareham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001205
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Electronic Meal Ordering and Catering Management for Wider Public Sector (WPS)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vericool Limited
Huntingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SchoolGrid Ltd
Livingston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parent Pay Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
School Catering Support Limited
Eastwood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nutritics Limited
Swords
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE061 - Dublin
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Synbiotix Solutions Limited
Hemel Hempstead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001205
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Cashless Catering Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SchoolGrid Ltd
Livingston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parent Pay Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SF Software Limited T/A Pebble
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRB Cunninghams Limited
Loanhead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VeriCool Ltd
Huntingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Datasym (UK) Limited
Fareham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001205
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Online Payment Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SchoolGrid Ltd
Livingston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM78 - West Lothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parent Pay Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Civica UK Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRB Cunninghams Limited
Loanhead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
sQuidcard Ltd
Surbiton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VeriCool Ltd
Huntingdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tucasi Limited
Wallingford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
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