The UK’s largest publicly owned buying organisation, YPO, is launching a new Specialist Vehicle Framework to support buyers across the public and emergency services sectors to deliver their fleet requirements.

The new framework, which will be available from Autumn 2015, builds on the success of the existing specialist vehicles framework by incorporating car and light commercial vehicles, and also provides a new route to market for the emergency services.

It is designed to provide buyers with a streamlined fully compliant route for vehicle procurement.

Under the new framework, buyers will be able to procure a wide range of vehicles, including refuse collection, mobile libraries, fire and rescue pumping appliance, aerial appliance and special appliance.

Whilst providing specific options for emergency services, the framework can also be accessed by all public sector bodies, including local authorities, NHS, housing associations, education establishment and bluelight services.

Ian Reed, category manager for fleet and highways at YPO, said: “This framework has been developed in response to market demand.

“At YPO we understand the pressures and regulative environment facing public sector buyers and fleet managers.

“Our fleet team has over 45 years’ combined experience working across fleet management so we are well placed to provide support and advice.

“We already work with a number of authorities, providing time and money savings.”