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Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

The importance of fire service uniforms and PPE

30 October 2025 By The YPO Team

Discover how firefighter uniforms and PPE are designed for maximum protection and performance. From helmets to boots, each item is essential, and plays a vital role in ensuring safety.
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Fire services public order shields case study

08 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFR) aim to continue providing our communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventative services. In order to achieve this, all staff must be able to easily acquire the necessary PPE and clothing required, including all types of shields.
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Fire services digitisation of systems case study

06 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Authority) reached out to YPO as they aimed to incorporate digital infrastructure and systems into the workforce to enhance their performance and better provide communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventive services.
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North Yorkshire Police PPE supply case study

06 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Due to a recent issue regarding police uniforms, North Yorkshire Police aimed to find a more effective and compliant route to market which could reduce various risks, ensuring continual supply of critical uniforms, and allowing officers to continue providing the best services to the local communities.
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One million drones in our skies by 2030

11 April 2025 By The YPO Team

Drones have become increasingly popular over the years, shaping the face of our cities and serving various purposes such as building planning, construction, thermal imaging, safety enhancement and aerial photography.
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Effective procurement and sustainable tech

03 December 2024 By The YPO Team

Similar to the emergence of digitalisation, there has also been an increased focus on sustainability, with the public sector being a frontrunner for this. Sustainability continues to develop and grow, and this is no different when it comes to I.T. We are seeing first hand a massive uptake in emergency service organisations looking to procure sustainable hardware and software.
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Temporary recruitment for care roles in housing

10 October 2024 By Richard Gelder - Housing Association Sector Lead at Matrix SCM

Following on from the YPO webinar held in March that explored ‘Temporary worker resourcing in a changing world’ – Richard Gelder, Housing Association Sector lead for Matrix SCM updates on the temporary recruitment market for care and support roles.
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Celebrating YPO50 with 50 years of firefighting

19 April 2024 By The YPO Team

Over the last 50 years, the role of firefighting has changed drastically, with improved standards and preventive measures implemented by fire services leading to a decrease in the overall number of fires.
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Procurement Act 2023 - training announcement

23 November 2023 By Raoul Robinson - Senior Legal and Compliance Manager at YPO

Last week, the government announced its plans to provide training and development to support the public sector with the new rules and changes that will come with the new procurement regime in 2024.
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Adapting your recruitment approach

22 November 2023 By Jon Dilling - Head of Business Solutions Sourcing at Penna

When our clients approach us with their recruitment challenges, a common theme emerges: the struggle to attract candidates of the right calibre for their key roles.
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