Scope
Reference
001131
Description
YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations requiring Folding furniture under the Procurement Act 2023. This is a renewal of the previous framework 1076 (under the now redundant Public Contracts Regulations 2015). This framework will be for direct delivery from the supplier to YPOs customer.
The aim of this framework is to provide high quality folding products for public sector organisations, including but not limited to Folding tables, and folding chairs.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39100000 - Furniture
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 July 2025
Engagement process description
YPO are looking to start the premarket engagement for the provision of folding furniture. YPO wishes to procure folding furniture products in 2025 and start the tender process within the next month. YPO has had discussions with incumbent suppliers to make them aware of the upcoming procurement / framework renewal.
The aim of the pre-engagement is to discuss the previous framework as well as any potential new products in this scope, innovation, reviewing the current terms and conditions, discusses market conditions along with pricing elements, the specification and social value.
YPO has pre-prepared a document for any supplier who may be interested in this opportunity. The Pre engagement period will be from 9th July 2025 to 22nd July 2025. Please contact Jack Appleton at jack.appleton@ypo.co.uk for the document and any further information.
YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRV-4748-MNJV
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
United Kingdom
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government