YPO’s 001117 Fleet Management DPS is a live public sector route to market for suppliers delivering end-to-end fleet management services. With an estimated value of £500 million and a live window running until 24 February 2029, it offers an ongoing opportunity for providers supporting fleet operations, managed workshops, route management, stores, disposal and wider vehicle asset management across the public sector.
If you are considering applying to YPO’s Fleet Management DPS, get in touch with Thornton & Lowe. We can quickly assess whether the DPS fits your offer, help you identify the right category focus, and support you with a stronger application.
What This DPS Offers Suppliers
This is not a closed framework agreement. It is a Dynamic Purchasing System, which means suppliers can apply to join during its lifetime, up to the DPS closing date of 24 February 2029. YPO states that the DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations, including its own internal requirements and those of associated or subsidiary companies. Once admitted, suppliers can compete for individual requirements as they arise during the DPS term.
The appeal of this DPS is its breadth. YPO describes it as covering end-to-end fleet management for the public sector, including services such as route management, driver training and risk management, vehicle asset management, managed stores, fleet and workshop operations, and disposal-related support. That wide scope makes it relevant to both specialist providers and broader managed service operators.
Scope, Categories and Who Can Use It
One of the biggest advantages of the DPS is buyer reach. It is designed for use by public sector organisations nationally, giving successful suppliers the potential to access opportunities from a broad mix of authorities rather than relying on one contracting route or one sector alone.
YPO’s public materials also show a structured category approach within the DPS. These categories include route management, driver risk management, managed stores, fleet and managed workshops, managed workshops, vehicle and tyre disposal, and vehicle asset management. That gives niche suppliers a clearer route into relevant opportunities, while broader operators can position themselves across multiple service areas where appropriate.
What Fleet Providers Should Assess Before Applying
- Category fit: focus on the services you can evidence strongly rather than presenting a broad but thin offer.
- Public sector relevance: show how your experience translates into operational, governance and service-continuity requirements for public sector buyers.
- Delivery model: be clear about your geographic reach, workshop capability, managed service model and any specialist strengths.
- Call-off readiness: joining the DPS is only the first step, so think ahead about how you will respond to further competitions once admitted.
- Commercial fit: assess whether the likely mix of opportunities justifies the time you invest in joining and maintaining your position.
Quick Facts
- Buyer: YPO
- Type: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for fleet management services
- Estimated value: £500,000,000
- Coverage: National public sector use
- Live period: 1 November 2022 to 24 February 2029
- Contracts Finder end date shown: 26 February 2029
- Scope: end-to-end fleet management, including route management, driver risk management, managed stores, workshops, disposal and vehicle asset management
Key Dates
- DPS open until: 24 February 2029
- Contracts Finder contract end date shown: 26 February 2029
- Apply via: YPO / Due North procurement documentation
How to Strengthen Your DPS Application
- Highlight relevant fleet experience: show proven delivery in the categories you want to target.
- Demonstrate operational flexibility: explain how your offer adapts to different fleet sizes, service models and authority requirements.
- Show readiness for further competitions: once admitted, you still need to compete effectively for individual opportunities.
- Use strong public sector evidence: buyers will want confidence in compliance, continuity and practical delivery capability.
- Review the official notice carefully: the live notice and supporting documents should shape both your application and your ongoing DPS strategy.
The scale, flexibility and public sector reach of this DPS make it a strong opportunity for fleet providers with the right offer. Before applying, review the official Contracts Finder notice and the associated YPO documentation carefully.
Ready to assess whether YPO 001117 is a good fit for your business? Contact Thornton & Lowe for tailored DPS support, category selection advice and a rapid readiness review.
