YPO - 000985 YPO New Food Deal
YPO(buyer)
- Published
- Published 9 October 2024
- Deadline
- Deadline: 27 October 2028 (714 days left)
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YPO
BuyerWakefield, United Kingdom
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Lots (12)
Category 1 — Groceries
For this Category YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a wide range of grocery categories. Categories may include (but are not limited to): — ambient food products, — packaged and tinned goods, — soft drinks and bottled water, including premium products, — confectionery and pre-wrapped snacks, including premium products, — products suitable for making hot beverages. Suppliers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of grocery products covering each product group above.
Category 10 — Fresh and Chilled Fish and Seafood
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh and chilled fish and seafood products. These may include (but are not limited to): — fresh and chilled salmon, cod and haddock, — other fresh and chilled fish types, — fresh and chilled seafood, — processed fresh and chilled fish-based products e.g. fishcakes.
Category 11 — Alcholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and bar equipment. These may include (but are not limited to): — draught lagers, beers, ales and ciders, — bottled lagers, beers, ales and ciders, — wines, — spirits, — non-alcoholic alternatives, soft drinks, bottled water and mixers, — associated bar equipment, e.g. glassware, draught pumps, etc
Category 12 — Multiple Product Category Mix
Some customers may have requirements for different categories of food products which span across multiple categories, and they may prefer to deal with a single supplier on a one-stop-shop basis. YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a one-stop-shop service by supplying products in 2 or more of the other 11 Categories which are: — Category 1 Groceries, — Category 2 Frozen Foods, — Category 3 Ready-made Meals, — Category 4 Meal Concepts, — Category 5 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, — Category 6 Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods, — Category 7 Fresh and Cooked Meat, — Category 8 Bakery Goods, — Category 9 Fresh Ready-Made Sandwiches, Wraps and Food to go, — Category 10 Fresh and Chilled Fish and Seafood, — Category 11 Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages and Bar Equipment. This category is suitable for those suppliers who are awarded onto 2 or more categories on the DPS
Category 2 — Frozen Food
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of frozen foods. These may include (but are not limited to): — frozen fruit and vegetables, — frozen meat and poultry products, — frozen fish products, — frozen pizza, — frozen bread products, — frozen desserts and ice cream, — other frozen foods.
Category 3 — Ready Made Meals
For this Category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of ready-made meals suitable for reheating. It is anticipated that meals will be mostly frozen, though fresh meals may be required. These may include (but are not limited to): — ready-made meals (including plated meals), — dietary specific ready meals including ethnic and cultural requirements, — ready-made Inpatient meals, for example modified texture ready meals, — custody suite ready-made meals, — meals suitable for the care sector.
Category 4 — Meal Concepts
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of branded meal concepts and street food themed items; these products may also include complementary catering disposables and serving equipment to give a cohesive, brand consistent feel. These may include (but are not limited to): — sauces suitable for combining with cooked pasta, rice or noodles. Pasta, noodles and rice suitable for combining with these sauces, — fillings suitable for combining with wraps, other bread products and jacket potatoes. Wheat based wraps (plain and flavoured) and jacket potatoes (cooked or uncooked) suitable for combining with these fillings, — pizza bases and toppings, — sauces and dressings to complement these foods, — themed serving equipment, catering disposables and accessories to complement these foods.
Category 5 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh fruit and vegetables. These may include (but are not limited to): — fresh fruit, — fresh vegetables, — pre-packed prepared fresh fruit, — pre-packed prepared fresh vegetables.
Category 6 — Dairy, Chilled and Delicatessen Foods
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of dairy, chilled and delicatessen foods. These may include (but are not limited to): — milk, — chilled yoghurts, — processed dairy products, — chilled sandwich fillings, — chilled delicatessen products.
Category 7 — Fresh and Cooked Meat
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh and cooked meats. These may include (but are not limited to): — fresh and cooked meats, — fresh and cooked poultry, — game, — sausage, — bacon, — processed meat-based items
Category 8 — Bakery Goods
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of bakery products and morning goods. These may include (but are not limited to): — fresh bread and bread products, — fresh pastry products, — fresh cakes, cookies, doughnuts, scones, etc., — other products baked fresh, — premium cakes/gateaux suitable for resale.
Category 9 - Fresh Ready Made Sandwiches, Wraps and Food to go
For this category, YPO is looking for suppliers who can provide a direct delivery solution across a range of fresh sandwiches, wraps and food to go. These may include (but are not limited to): — ready-made sandwiches and wraps, — premium sandwich products suitable for resale, — associated bread filled products, — boxed salads, pasta salads, etc., — savouries, etc.
Key details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Open for bids
- Category
- Goods
- Estimated value
- £350,000,000
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Rules
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
- Contract type
- Dynamic purchasing system
- Published
- 9 October 2024
- Deadline
- 27 October 2028
Competition and scoring criteria
Expected competition
3
Median bids on comparable tenders
Open and restricted tenders in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.
How bids will be scored
Price 70% · Quality 30%
- Quality30%
- Price70%
Price and cost criteria in black, quality in blue.
Market context
Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
£450,356
Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months
Recent awards in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
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Notice history
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Tender Update
26 March 2026
Contract Notice
9 October 2024
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