APPENDIX 2 YPO AGREEMENT – FINAL DRAFT - COMMENTARYAppendix 2 Ypo Agreement • November 30th, 2010
Contract Type FiledNovember 30th, 2010CLAUSE COMMENTARY 1. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF YPO (1) YPO shall be a procurement organisation, maintaining effective, efficient and economical arrangements for the supply of goods, materials and services, by providing excellent quality, service and competitive prices, whilst optimising the profits available for distribution to its members and customers(2) YPO shall (unless agreed otherwise by The Founder Member Authorities) be a public sector organisation committed to professional, open, sustainable, caring relationships with its members, customers, staff and suppliers, and in doing so shall help the UK public sector by delivering a high quality service which saves them time and money(3) In conducting its business, YPO shall:(i) Provide all the general supplies and services required by local government and other public/third sector bodies, as permitted under legislation(ii) Optimise profitability by delivering cost effective services that contribute to customers’ efficiency(iii) En