Digital Marketplace

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is seeking a single provider to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Digital Marketplace. This platform will serve the internal requirements of YPO and other public sector organisations, allowing end customers to purchase goods through the provider's digital marketplace with direct delivery to the customer. The contract is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and is categorized under electronic marketplace retailing services. The estimated total value of the framework is 800 million GBP excluding VAT. The agreement is scheduled for an initial two-year term from January 23, 2027, to January 22, 2029, with two optional extensions of two years each, potentially extending the term to January 22, 2031. Award selection will be based on an open procedure with five equally weighted criteria at 20 percent each: cost, digital platform quality, policies and procedure, continuous improvement and innovation, and social value. The provider will be responsible for operational management, including a fee structure such as 1 percent for spend up to 10 million GBP. Submissions must be made electronically by November 6, 2026, and must include the completed Boilerplate Terms Required document.