YPO to launch new specialist vehicle framework

The UK’s largest publicly owned buying organisation, YPO, is launching a new Specialist Vehicle Framework to support buyers across the public and emergency services sectors to deliver their fleet requirements.

The new framework, which will be available from Autumn 2015, builds on the success of the existing specialist vehicles framework by incorporating car and light commercial vehicles, and also provides a new route to market for the emergency services. It is designed to provide buyers with a streamlined fully compliant route for vehicle procurement.

Under the new framework, buyers will be able to procure a wide range of vehicles, including refuse collection, mobile libraries, fire and rescue pumping appliance, aerial appliance and special appliance.

Whilst providing specific options for emergency services, the framework can also be accessed by all public sector bodies, including local authorities, NHS, housing associations, education establishment and bluelight services. YPO is already working with authorities interested in the specialist vehicle procurement and would welcome others to discuss their requirements further with the YPO Fleet Team at the Emergency Services Show, at the NEC Birmingham, between 23 and 24 September.

With over 10 years’ experience of providing the public sector with agreements to deliver the procurement and hire of vehicles, the fleet team at YPO has invaluable knowledge and experience in dealing with larger commercial vehicles and supporting buyers in their fleet requirements.

Ian Reed, Category Manager, Fleet & Highways at YPO, said: “This framework has been developed in response to market demand. At YPO we understand the pressures and regulative environment facing public sector buyers and fleet managers. Our fleet team has over 45 years’ combined experience working across fleet management so we are well placed to provide support and advice. We already work with a number of authorities, providing time and money savings.”