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Buildings and Construction
Our expert team can help with building, construction, repairs and alterations. Browse our frameworks.
Corporate and Financial Services
Help to increase efficiencies and provide better support to your people.
Emergency Services
A dedicated team set up to support you and offer tailored frameworks.
Energy
Find ways to reduce your energy consumption with our energy team.
Facilities and Waste Management
Providing safe and cost effective working environments.
Fleet
Whether you're looking for fleet hire or purchase, speak to our specialist team.
Food and Catering
Ordering food and catering couldn't be simpler with our UK Food Deal.
Furniture
Create environments that are tailored to your unique needs.
Health and Social Care
Help to support independent living by sourcing aids and equipment.
Highways
Providing specialist industry knowledge to help meet your needs.
HR and People
Our team are here to help with all of your recruitment and training.
Technology and Communication
We can help you source cost-effective solutions with a range of frameworks.

Procurement tips for schools

Click here to play the Why choose YPO for your school's contracts video

Why choose YPO for your school's contracts There are lots of benefits of working with us when setting up or renewing your contracts. We explore these and discuss how our dedicated education procurement team can support you every step of the way.

Click here to play the How to write a specification video

How to write a specification A specification can be defined as a 'statement of needs' and should be included in any tender or further competition to explain what goods and/or services you want to buy. We'll talk you through things to avoid and include in yours.

Click here to play the Benefits of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) video

Benefits of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) A DPS is a procurement tool used by the public sector to buy commonly used goods, works, or services and has many benefits that we talk through in this video.

Click here to play the How to evaluate your further competition video

How to evaluate your further competition This simple to run procurement exercise is in-place to help you select the most suitable supplier to meet your needs, creating fair 'competition' between them.

Click here to play the Procurement thresholds and compliance video

Procurement thresholds and compliance We get asked about thresholds and compliance all the time. With the UK leaving the EU, are there any changes to be aware of? We break down all the key points you need to know about.

Click here to play the What is procurement? video

What is procurement? Breaking it down and keeping it simple, we explain how procurement is more than just purchasing.

Click here to play the Where do I start with procurement? video

Where do I start with procurement? You know when you have a new contract to set up, or you need to renew an existing one but have no idea where to start? Our team are on hand to guide you from start to finish.

Click here to play the What is a call-off? video

What is a call-off? A call-off is just another way of saying 'placing an order'. We told you this procurement jargon can be confusing sometimes but don't worry, we've got you covered.

Click here to play the What's the difference between a framework, DPS and contract? video

What's the difference between a framework, DPS and contract? It can be a bit confusing out there in the world of procurement, but we're here to be your helping hand. We've broken the procurement jargon down into simple to understand and easy to apply definitions.

Click here to play the How do I renew a contract? video

How do I renew a contract? If you already have a contract in place and you just need it renewing, we can help with this procurement exercise. You may even be able to get a better solution for your school by using suppliers from our roster of 50+ frameworks!

Click here to play the How do I carry out a further competition? video

How do I carry out a further competition? A further competition (sometimes referred to as a mini competition) is a really effective way of creating competition between a set of pre-approved suppliers, helping you get the right solution for your specific requirements.

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