If you are a UK training provider looking to grow in the public sector, YPO’s 000999 Training Solutions DPS is a live route to market worth serious consideration. With an estimated value of £200 million, national coverage and the ability for suppliers to apply throughout the life of the system, it offers a practical way to access further competition opportunities across emergency services and the wider public sector.
If you are considering applying to the YPO 000999 Training Solutions DPS, contact Thornton & Lowe. We can quickly assess whether the DPS fits your offer, help you decide which lots are worth targeting, and support you with a stronger application.
What This DPS Offers Suppliers
YPO’s Training Solutions DPS stands out for three reasons: it is live, it is open, and it is broad in scope. The current opportunity remains open until 24 February 2029, carries an estimated value of £200 million, and is available for use by public sector organisations nationally. That creates ongoing potential not only with emergency services, but also with local authorities, NHS bodies, education and other public sector buyers.
Unlike a closed framework, a DPS remains open for new suppliers to apply during its lifetime. That makes it particularly attractive for training providers that want a compliant route into public sector opportunities without waiting for the next framework cycle. Once admitted, suppliers can compete for call-off opportunities as they arise.
- National public sector reach: YPO states the DPS is available for use by any public sector organisation, giving suppliers a much broader customer base than emergency services alone.
- Open access until 2029: suppliers can continue applying to join up to the DPS closing date of 24 February 2029.
- Wide category coverage: the DPS includes 27 lots, from operational emergency services training through to leadership, IT, project management, coaching and health and safety.
Scope, Lots and Who Can Use It
One of the biggest strengths of this DPS is its breadth. Although it is branded around emergency services and the wider public sector, YPO’s own framework page says it is available to any public sector organisation. That gives suppliers the potential to access demand across fire, police, NHS, local government, education and other public bodies through one live route to market.
The lot structure is another real advantage. YPO’s framework page lists 27 lots, covering highly specialist operational areas such as incident command, water rescue, policing and tactical training, as well as broader training categories such as leadership and management, equality and diversity, GDPR, IT, project management, coaching and mentoring, learning and development, and health and safety. That means both niche providers and broader training businesses can find a relevant route into the DPS.
What Training Providers Should Assess Before Applying
- Category fit: choose the lots where your track record, trainers and subject-matter expertise are strongest.
- Public sector relevance: consider how well your case studies reflect the operational, compliance or workforce needs of public sector buyers.
- Delivery model: be clear whether you offer in-person, online or blended delivery, and how far your trainer network can scale geographically.
- Call-off readiness: gaining entry onto the DPS is only the first step, so think ahead about how you will compete for further competitions once approved.
- Commercial fit: assess whether the DPS is likely to generate the type and volume of opportunities that justify the time you invest in applying and maintaining your position.
Quick Facts
- Buyer: YPO
- Type: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for training services
- Estimated value: £200,000,000
- Coverage: National
- Live period: 10 April 2020 to 24 February 2029
- Suitability: the notice states that the opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs
Key Dates
- DPS open until: 24 February 2029, 11:59pm
- Current DPS period shown by YPO: 10 April 2020 to 24 February 2029
- Contracts Finder contract end date shown: 26 February 2029
How to Strengthen Your DPS Application and Future Call-Off Position
- Study the lot structure properly: this is not one generic training opportunity, so match your application carefully to the categories you genuinely fit.
- Treat DPS admission as stage one: once admitted, you still need to win further competitions, so your positioning should support both entry and later call-offs.
- Use public sector language and evidence: buyers using the DPS will want confidence in your delivery standards, trainer quality and ability to work in regulated environments.
- Prepare for varied buyer demand: some opportunities may be highly specialist, while others may focus on broader organisational development or compliance training.
- Stay active once approved: the best value in a DPS comes from ongoing engagement with further competitions and a clear plan to turn your place on the system into live work.
Before applying, review the live notice, YPO’s framework page and the supporting procurement documents carefully. The lot structure is broad, and your chances improve when your application is aligned to the categories, delivery model and public sector buyers most relevant to your offer.
Why this DPS is worth considering
YPO’s 000999 Training Solutions DPS is a strong live opportunity for providers that want a practical route into public sector training work. With national reach, broad lot coverage, ongoing supplier entry and further competition opportunities through to 2029, it is well worth considering for training businesses with the right offer and appetite for public sector growth.
For a clear view on fit, lot choice and application strategy, contact Thornton & Lowe.
