MLL Telecom has announced that, following a rigorous supplier evaluation process, it has been awarded a place on the latest The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) public sector procurement service.
The nationwide YPO 1229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunications Solutions 2 Framework includes network connectivity, smart city and IoT technologies, cybersecurity solutions, communication services and mobile, voice and data services. It is focused on supplying schools, colleges and universities, in addition to all major local government departments including social services, catering, transport, highways, building services, admin and waste management and the emergency service authorities.
The YPO 1229 Framework is focused on technologies that are currently available and those which will evolve through the lifetime of the Framework which is for two years (18 March 2025 to 17 March 2027) with the potential of offering two further consecutive extensions of 12 months each.
“With a maximum of just 20 supplier places available per Lot we are especially pleased to have been included on six of the seven Lots available,” said David Robson, head of bid management, MLL Telecom. “This latest public sector framework success for MLL provides a significant and highly targeted additional route to market for our core network services and growing portfolio of value added solutions.”
Stuart Wallis, MLL Telcom’s chief commercial officer, added: “YPO’s streamlined highly accredited framework offers a very straightforward and secure procurement process for our public sector customers, including Local Authorities, Councils, Schools, Social Housing providers and the Emergency Services Authorities. The Direct Award facility will prove very popular with those customers looking to seamlessly extend existing network services contracts or to add on new services.
“Apart from underscoring our public sector focused network solutions capability and technical prowess, the YPO award also further demonstrates MLL’s strong underlying quality processes and commitment to service, security, safety, compliance, sustainability and social value.”
Joe Holland, YPO ICT category advisor, said, “YPO is delighted to welcome MLL Telecom as a supplier on the new Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 framework. YPO’s compliant framework offerings make it easy for public sector customers, from schools to social housing providers, to source cost-effective solutions from the market leaders.”