Why Choose Thornton & Lowe?

✔ YPO Framework Support – We help suppliers assess YPO framework opportunities, choose the right lots and prepare clear, well-evidenced submissions.

✔ Compliance-Led Bid Support – Framework bids are often won or lost on compliance, evidence and clarity. We help you present the right proof, in the right format, against the evaluation criteria.

✔ Extra Capacity When Deadlines Bite – When you are short on time or internal resource, we add experienced bid capacity quickly, from planning and drafting through to reviews and final checks.

YPO Frameworks: How They Work

YPO frameworks provide a compliant route for public-sector and not-for-profit organisations to buy goods, services and works from approved suppliers.

Each framework has its own scope, eligibility requirements and evaluation process. Many are divided into lots based on service type, product category, geography or delivery model. Suppliers compete for a place by responding to the published tender and demonstrating that they meet the mandatory, commercial and quality requirements.

Being appointed to a YPO framework does not guarantee work. Depending on the framework, contracts may be awarded through direct award or a further competition between approved suppliers. That means suppliers need to think beyond securing a place and consider how they will compete for call-off opportunities once the framework is live.

For applicants, the first challenge is deciding whether the opportunity and lot are genuinely suitable. The next is preparing a compliant submission with clear, evidence-led answers that address the scoring criteria directly. We help suppliers assess the opportunity, confirm eligibility, organise supporting evidence, write and review responses, and complete final compliance checks before submission.

Key YPO Framework Areas We Support

YPO frameworks cover a broad range of goods, services and works across the public sector. We help suppliers assess relevant opportunities, choose suitable lots and prepare clear, compliant submissions.

Construction, Facilities and Energy

Buildings and construction, facilities management, waste, estates, energy and decarbonisation.

Technology, Corporate and People Services

IT, communications, consultancy, legal, financial, recruitment, training and HR services.

Fleet, Highways and Emergency Services

Fleet, specialist vehicles, highways, transport, telematics and blue-light requirements.

Health, Social Care and Operational Supplies

Health and social care, public health, catering, furniture, equipment and wider public-sector supplies.

Preparing a YPO framework submission? We can help you assess the opportunity, confirm eligibility and submit a stronger bid.