Engineering Inspection and Insurance Services - 1290
Framework Description
YPO's Engineering Inspection and Insurance Services framework (reference 1290) covers statutory engineering inspection, which authorities can buy on its own, directly or through their insurance broker. It is the first open framework YPO has procured under the Procurement Act 2023, so it can be reopened to new suppliers. It runs until 31 March 2028, with options to extend by two years and then four years, to 31 March 2034 at the latest.
Context & Use Case
Any public sector body can use it, including councils, schools, housing providers and fire services, to meet statutory inspection duties for plant and equipment. Buyers can award directly without competition or run a competitive selection. Inspection can be bought separately from insurance or arranged through the buyer's insurance broker.
Scope of Services
Statutory engineering inspections Inspection services linked to insurance portfolios Standalone inspection bought directly or through an insurance broker
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Engineering inspection bodies and insurers that offer inspection services. As an open framework, it will reopen at points during its term, and new suppliers can apply at each reopening. Between reopenings, suppliers not on it cannot join.
Buyer Benefits
Separating inspection from insurance lets buyers choose the best inspection provider without having to change insurer. Direct award gives a quick route for routine inspection schedules, and reopening keeps the supplier pool competitive over a framework that could last until 2034.
Next Steps
Check the YPO 1290 page for the next reopening date. Prepare UKAS accreditation, inspector qualifications, coverage maps, reporting software details and pricing per inspection type. If you work with insurers or brokers, show how your service fits with their portfolios.
How Athena Can Help
Open frameworks reward suppliers who are ready when the window opens. Athena's framework reopening applications service tracks the 1290 timetable and prepares your submission in advance.
Once appointed, our bid and pricing support helps you compete in competitive selections with clear inspection programmes and rates. Our Procurement Act bidding advice explains what changes for open frameworks and how social value is scored. A compliance check on each submission confirms your UKAS scope matches what you are bidding for.
