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West Yorkshire Police energy case study

16 October 2025 By The YPO Team

During the energy crisis, West Yorkshire Police worked with YPO’s utilities frameworks to secure price certainty and competitive rates for gas and electricity. YPO responded with improved communication, expert market insight, and tailored support, helping the organisation manage budget pressures and navigate market volatility effectively.
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Wiltshire Council biomass wood pellets procurement

16 October 2025 By The YPO Team

Wiltshire Council replaced outdated oil boilers with biomass systems across 18 sites to cut carbon emissions and energy costs. Using YPO’s framework, they secured a reliable supplier to support with sustainability goals, ensuring heating reliability, and delivering long-term financial and environmental benefits.
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YPO’s energy support for Bradford City Council

16 October 2025 By The YPO Team

YPO helped Bradford schools manage rising energy costs by offering flexible procurement, clear communication, and educational support. Pricing has since stabilised, and the partnership is evolving into a strategic collaboration.
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Smart software in catering management

19 September 2025 By The YPO Team

Resilient caterers are cutting waste with smarter inventory tools, using automated menu planning to manage costs, streamlining admin through automation, and tracking compliance with real-time dashboards.
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YPO training DPS: Adult skills fund utilisation

12 September 2025 By The YPO Team

The YPO Training 999 DPS facilitates a streamlined procurement process for public sector bodies, enabling them to access a wide range of training services. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has used this framework to upskill residents and meet local demands.
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St Helen's delivers quality public sector catering

31 July 2025 By The YPO Team

St. Helen's council have worked with YPO to procure their food, drink and catering services. Amidst growing economic pressures and rising costs, St Helen's strives to deliver high-quality catering services while maintaining government standards.
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Empowering caterers with technology case study

03 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Rising costs of food, labour, and catering supplies are straining existing tight budgets. At the same time, expectations around allergen safety, sustainability, and compliance continue to grow in the catering industry. Civica provides an effective solution, offering smart, cloud-based catering management and cashless software to help public sector caterers deliver vital services, safely, sustainably, and on a scale.
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The Big School Meal Debate 2025 case study

11 June 2025 By The YPO Team

The UK school meal system faces several challenges that impact its overall effectiveness and operations, mainly due to the current cost of living crisis. These rising costs have led to tight budget constraints in the education sector, and this remains a substantial issue across UK schools. Tackling these challenges are necessary to ensure all students have access to nutritious, high-quality school meals.
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Fire services public order shields case study

08 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFR) aim to continue providing our communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventative services. In order to achieve this, all staff must be able to easily acquire the necessary PPE and clothing required, including all types of shields.
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Fire services digitisation of systems case study

06 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Authority) reached out to YPO as they aimed to incorporate digital infrastructure and systems into the workforce to enhance their performance and better provide communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventive services.
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