North secures YPO framework to deliver network, smart city and IoT services

North has successfully secured places on three Lots of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework. With places secured on:  

Lot 1 – Wide Area Network (WAN) Services 

Lot 2 – Local Area Network (LAN) Services 

Lot 4 – Smart City and Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies 

North can now offer its extensive range of Smarter Cities solutions, including Intelligent Video Surveillance and IoT based smarter places monitoring including workplace, environmental monitoring and waste management, as well as its network solutions, such as Public, Private, and Low Power Wireless for connecting people and devices, and Base Network Infrastructure, including copper, fibre, and IP. These services are available to local authorities served by YPO, as well as other public sector organisations across the UK. 

YPO, one of the largest public sector buying organisations in the UK, is fully owned by thirteen local government member authorities and helps drive public sector efficiency. 

The framework is available to public sector organisations including Central Government, Charities, Housing, Education, Emergency Services, Local Authority and NHS establishments.  

With the rising demand for digital transformation, smart city infrastructure, and secure connectivity across the public sector, North is well-positioned to deliver future proofed solutions, creating stronger networks and smarter places which deliver long-term value for communities. 

Learn more about the framework here.  

Date

23 April 2025