Scope
Reference
001325
Description
YPO is seeking to engage with organisations interested in forming a strategic partnership, perhaps under a concession contract via the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The successful partner will collaborate with YPO to design, establish, and manage new Frameworks and Dynamic Markets for construction clients across the public sector, in line with the Public Procurement Act 2023. The contract is likely to be awarded to the successful organisation for approximately 10 years.
Purpose of this PME:
To inform the Market with the ability to refine the scope of the partnership and to gauge the capacity and capability of prospective partners in this strategic collaboration.
Scope of Partnership:
• Provide construction expertise and contract management software services to support end-to-end processes for YPO customers.
• Co-design and agree on the structure and scope of new procurement solutions (Frameworks and Dynamic Markets).
• Develop client guidance materials and ensure compliance with PA23 and all relevant regulations.
• Work collaboratively with YPO to deliver innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions for public sector construction procurement.
Benefits for Partner:
• Strategic role in shaping public sector construction procurement services.
• Long-term collaboration with YPO and its extensive public sector client base.
• Opportunity to deliver value-added services and technology solutions.
Next Steps:
Interested organisations are invited to participate in this preliminary market engagement exercise.
Please register your interest via the YPO e-tendering portal (Atamis) and provide details of your capabilities, experience, and approach to partnership.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 14 March 2036
- 9 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 December 2025
Engagement process description
Either reply via the YPO Atamis portal or contact kath.johnson@ypo.co.uk 07966886167.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRV-4748-MNJV
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
United Kingdom
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government