Yaffy has been named as a supplier on the YPO 1204 framework with 100% evaluation score

Yaffy has been named as a supplier on the YPO 1204 framework for the following Lots:

• Lot 1 - Fire Protective & Rescue Clothing – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 2 - Fire Protective Gear – Plus Optional Managed Service Sub Lot 2.2. – Fire Protective Gloves
• Sub Lot 2.3 - Fire Protective Boots & Specialist Footwear
• Lot 6 - Police, Security and Criminal Justice Protective Wear – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 7 - Body Armour, Tactical Vests & Associated Accessories – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 9 - Specialist Cycle & Mounted Wear – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 11 - Healthcare & Ambulance Paramedic / Technician Uniform – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 12 - Uniform & Workwear Including Station, Corporate & Workshop Wear – Plus Optional Managed Service
• Lot 14 - Accessories & Accoutrements

The evaluation criteria for this tender were cost 30%, quality, delivery and customer service 50%, sustainability, net zero and social value 20%. Mi Hub's score against those criteria was 100%.

What is the YPO 1204 framework? 

The YPO 1204 is a UK-wide framework predominantly for the supply of personal protective kit, clothing, and services suitable for use by specialist Police personnel and Firefighters. Available to any eligible UK public sector organisation the framework covers all types of specialist PPE to be used by the Emergency Services and Blue Light such as flame-retardant clothing, boots, helmets, and Police clothing such as riot helmets, cut resistance gloves, and body armour as well as general uniform such as station wear, corporate wear, healthcare etc. 

What are the customer benefits of purchasing through the YPO 1204 framework?

• Available to use by all UK public sector bodies
• Routes to market – Direct Award or Further Competition
• Reduced timescales – This framework is compliant with UK procurement legislation - we've done the work, so there's no need for you to run a full UK procurement process, reducing risk and timescales for customers
• Ease of use – Customers need only to identify their requirements, present these to the market and award a contract. This can be done either via YPO or directly with the awarded suppliers
• Excellent choice of supplier – A range of suppliers, offering excellent choice between SME’s, resellers and specialist organisations
• Legality – A fully legal framework in line with UK regulations
• Assured supplier standards – Suppliers listed on the framework were assessed during the procurement process for their financial stability, best working practices within quality assurance, experience and technical and professional ability to give customers confidence of a quality service
• Aggregation of spend – Customers will receive the benefits of an aggregated volume of spend and the benefits associated with an increased leverage on the market
• Pre-defined Terms and Conditions – Terms and conditions have already been established and signed and accepted by suppliers