Indoor and Outdoor Bins - 1155
Framework Description
YPO's Indoor and Outdoor Bins framework (1155) lets public sector organisations buy bins without advertising their requirement or checking supplier qualifications themselves. It is a framework in the Facilities & Estates category, closed to new applications and running until 27 March 2027 with an option to extend by two further 12-month periods, which would take it to 27 March 2029 at the latest.
Context & Use Case
Schools, local councils and other public service providers use 1155 for indoor bins in offices and classrooms and outdoor bins for streets and public spaces. Buying works two ways: catalogue products can be ordered directly from YPO under Lot 2, while larger or specific requirements use the contractual call-off element, where the buyer sets up its own contract with an appointed supplier.
Scope of Services
Indoor bins Outdoor bins Lot 2: YPO catalogue direct orders Contractual call-off element
Lots
Lot 1; Lot 2 (YPO catalogue direct orders); contractual call-off element
Who Can Apply
Manufacturers and distributors of indoor and outdoor bins suit this framework, including those able to supply through YPO's catalogue. Applications are closed, so new suppliers cannot join until it is re-tendered, which could come as early as 2027 or as late as 2029 depending on whether YPO uses the extensions.
Buyer Benefits
For small purchases, schools and councils can simply order catalogue bins from YPO with no procurement exercise at all. For bigger rollouts, such as replacing street bins across a district, the call-off element gives them a compliant contract with a pre-vetted supplier. Competition between suppliers at the framework stage keeps prices in check.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should keep catalogue listings and pricing current, since Lot 2 orders depend on them, and be ready for call-off requests. Others should check YPO's page (https://www.ypo.co.uk/frameworks-home/900640) for news on whether the extensions will be used, then plan a re-tender bid with product data, sustainability information and evidence of delivery capability.
How Athena Can Help
Applications for the bins framework are closed for now, so Athena's focus is the next round. Our framework registration specialists can watch for the re-tender, plan your preparation over the next 6–12 months and put together the case studies, policies and certificates YPO will ask for.
When the tender opens, our bid writers can draft and compliance-check your responses, with pricing modelled to compete. If you are already appointed, our public sector bid support can help you respond to the larger call-off contracts.
