“We found YPO extremely helpful when using their framework in our requirement to appoint companies for two insurance service projects. Sarah and Maria from the Corporate and Financial Services Team provided the required guidance and support on all stages of the process from the specification of our needs through to the award of contract. This in turn ensured that we achieved a successful outcome in appointing the right provider for both projects.”
Bury Council
“We were very happy with the efficiency of all staff who were always quick to respond to queries. Overall we feel the tender process went as smooth as it could and we achieved savings compared to last year whilst not compromising on any of the contracts.”
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
“YPO provided an easy to use facility to advertise the opportunity to bid for the Powys County Council insurance programme. Of particular note was the ease in which clarifications were able to be raised by bidders and how these were communicated to the council. The Insurance Placement DPS ensured that time was not wasted on assessment of bidders to ensure compliance with financial security requirements and other bid compliance matters. These activities would have had to have been completed by the council had the framework agreement not been in place, diverting attention away from the core functions and facilitation of the insurance programme re-tender. YPO officers were quick to respond to queries and provided an excellent route to market for the council. ”
Powys County Council
“The YPO service provided a clear and transparent procurement process for this contract. The overall process was simple to follow and ensured that the service could be supplied within the required deadlines.”
Derby Homes
“Framework documents and templates were very helpful and as always assistance by the YPO team excellent.”
Chester West and Chester Council
“Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff for whom no request or query was too much trouble.
Access to a ready pool of pre-qualified insurers, keen to do business with the public sector, leading to high quality competitive bids for every lot.
Straightforward process, enabled by effective and efficient support from the insurance team.”
Warrington Council
“YPO have been absolutely brilliant and breathtakingly efficient. We will be using YPO again.”
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
“YPO has been very efficient and helpful throughout the tender process and we are satisfied the most economically advantageous tender outcome possible has been achieved for the Council’s leaseholders.”
London Borough of Sutton
“Framework was easy to access and support from YPO dealing with clarification questions was beneficial.”
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
“YPO’s Insurance Team – in particular Tom Harkin and Maria Hadro - have been very helpful and quick to respond at every stage and have certainly helped the procurement to run smoothly.
Rutland received competitive bids for all Lots and achieved savings.”
Rutland County Council
“Good supplier selection available, easy to use documentation (clear pricing structure, guidance within on how to complete Call-Off Terms etc) which resulted in an efficient process.”
ExtraCare
“Very helpful staff, helped to support with a urgent tender. Savings have been excluded due to combining of insurance policies of several authorities. ”
North Yorkshire Council
“May I take this opportunity for your help and guidance (and patience) throughout this whole process.
You have helped make a difficult process easy to follow with your expert guidance.
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Cyngor Sir Ddinbych Denbighshire County Council
“I am very grateful for the administrative efficiency of the YPO team throughout the whole process. This enabled the Council to focus on the technical aspect of the insurance tender ensuring that the services procured were suitable for our requirements. This is particularly welcome for a small Council where the insurance team has few members. Interest in the tender was good and a range of responses were received. Whilst it is not possible to put a precise figure on any savings achieved the framework placed the Council in the position to obtain best possible terms from the market. I would like to place on record my gratitude to the YPO team.
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Broxbourne Borough Council