YPO - 001205 Electronic Communications, Payments and Kitchen Management Solutions

Tender description

YPO are looking to renew the Electronic Communications, Payments and Kitchen Management Solutions Framework. We would like to pre-engage with both suppliers and customers to understand in more detail the current market and current suppliers. The Framework will go live August 2024 but the aim is to award before so there is no gap in service. We will be working in partnership with NEPO on this Framework as part of our ICT Category Partnership. YPO are a non profit organisation owned by 13 local authorities and 72 Associate members, our frameworks put money back into the public purse. Our aim is to work with all suppliers including SME’s to create efficient procurements for our customers offering YPO’s category knowledge and support throughout the project. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Any information provided by suppliers and customers prior to any advertising of the tender will not be used to determine the outcome of any processes. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Please note that this notice is to undertake early supplier and customer engagement only, information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the named contact on this form – zoe.morgan-kriek@ypo.co.uk by 01 September 2023 Lot 1: YPO envisage that the new Framework may be divided into the following Lots, but this may be subject to change following pre-engagement. Lot 1 - A full solution comprising of software and hardware – Cloud Hosted or Off premise Lot 2 - Software Only Lot – Cloud Hosted or Off premise Lot 3 - Additional enhancements or bespoke bolt ons to increase scope Lot 4 - Online Payment applications Lot 5 -Communication Software via omni channels solutions email/SMS Lot 6 - Cashless catering systems Lot 7 - Registration solutions Lot 8 - Application Software (APP) to integrate with internal systems for a one log on one view Lot 9 - Management Information Systems Lot 10 - Pupil Attainment Solutions YPO's Aim is to re procure this highly successful framework but ensure we capture any changes and innovations in the market and incorporate new sectors such as NHS and the offering they are now using - Electronic bedside meal ordering system (PMOS) as well as kitchen management , payment solutions , cashless catering and communications. All solutions now appear to be cloud based with some hardware device requirements to access the software in kitchens and at the bedside amongst management of allergens and calories but not limited to.