IT Managed Services & Digital Transformation Solutions - 1223
Framework Description
YPO's IT Managed Services & Digital Transformation Solutions framework (1223) is a four-pillar agreement for ICT managed services, digital and physical records management, print and digital communications, and digital transformation. YPO set it up to encourage long-term partnerships between providers and contracting authorities. Applications for this framework are closed, and it runs until 3 December 2030.
Context & Use Case
Public bodies planning IT outsourcing, records digitisation or transformation programmes use 1223 to appoint a provider without running a full tender of their own. The emphasis on long-term partnership suits multi-year managed service contracts rather than one-off purchases.
Scope of Services
Lot 1 (Pillar 1): ICT managed services Lot 2 (Pillar 2): Digital and physical records management Lot 3 (Pillar 3): Print and digital communications Lot 4 (Pillar 4): Digital transformation
Lots
Lot 1 - Pillar 1 - ICT Managed Services; Lot 2 - Pillar 2 - Digital and Physical Records Management; Lot 3 - Pillar 3 - Print and Digital Communications; Lot 4 - Pillar 4 - Digital Transformation
Who Can Apply
Managed service providers, records and document management firms, print and communications specialists, and digital transformation consultancies fit the four pillars. New suppliers cannot join this framework during its term, as applications are closed; the next opportunity will be the re-tender, likely close to 3 December 2030. Appointed suppliers compete for call-offs within their pillar.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers get suppliers already assessed by YPO, which shortens procurement for large and complex IT contracts. The four pillars let a buyer go straight to the right type of provider, and the partnership model suits authorities that want a provider to work alongside them through a transformation programme rather than deliver a single project.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should make sure buyers know they are on 1223 and keep reusable evidence ready for call-offs in their pillar. Others should treat it as a long-term target: with the framework running to 3 December 2030, use the coming years to build public sector references in managed services, records management or transformation, and watch for YPO's re-procurement.
How Athena Can Help
Appointed to 1223? Athena can help you compete for its call-offs. Our bid writing and pricing support builds win themes with the F.V.D. model, models your score against competitors in your pillar and sets prices that compete without eroding margin.
Not on it? With the framework running to December 2030, our public sector bidding consultants can help you bid for the standalone tenders that build references, and our framework application service can prepare you for the re-tender well before it opens.
