This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 14:57

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by YPO, a prominent public sector buying organisation based in Wakefield, England. This contract pertains to the "001281 - Office furniture solutions and associated services," a Goods/Service Framework Agreement aimed at serving both public and private sector organisations across the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following an open procedure. The tender was initially published on 18 February 2025, and the tendering period concluded on 1 April 2025. The contract period spans from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029, with the procurement value set at £75,000,000. The process has advanced to the award stage, with contracts formally awarded on 26 June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture and associated services. Companies that can compete effectively include those that offer innovative, cost-effective solutions and can meet the broad needs of public sector contracts. The procurement process encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their market presence. By securing a place on this framework, businesses can establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, ultimately leading to increased stability and growth potential. The awarded suppliers, such as Bates Office Services Ltd and Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, demonstrate that a diverse range of supplier scales have been successful, highlighting the accessible nature of this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

001281 - Office furniture solutions and associated services

Notice Description

YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). This is a Goods/Service Framework Agreement being procured under the open procedure. YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Office Furniture Solutions and Associated Services. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector and private organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements as set out in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02a56d09-d7b3-470a-afc4-3e3cd254358b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18396c4a-1e6a-4b8d-b8a2-b47ef3af4933
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Bates Office Services Ltd

BOF Group Limited

Dams Furniture Limited

Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Ltd

Flexiform Business Furniture Limited

Gresham Office Furniture

H Jenkinson & Company Limited

Senator International Limited

Showcase Interiors Limited

Wagstaff Bros.,Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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