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Early Years Furniture

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has commenced the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Early Years Furniture," targeted at Early Years establishments such as nurseries, primary schools, playgroups, and childminders. The focus is on sourcing quality Kindergarten furniture within the goods industry category, with procurement activities taken under the authority of the Procurement Act 2023. The pre-engagement phase is scheduled from 7th July 2026 to 4th August 2026, during which potential suppliers are invited to express interest and provide market insights. Interested parties should contact Aaliyah Chilumbu at YPO for further details and documentation. The YPO's location is 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF2 0XE.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of kindergarten and early years furniture to secure a place on a framework agreement catering to public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for such businesses. The total framework value is estimated at £24 million, with a focus on suppliers who can deliver directly to YPO's customer base. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to expand their market reach within the public sector and contribute to the provision of essential educational furniture. The procurement process promises a compliant and structured approach, providing ample opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and innovate with their product offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Furniture

Notice Description

Under the Procurement Act 2023, YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement to establish a compliant route to market for public sector organisations specifically for Early Years establishments requiring products under the scope of Early Years Furniture. This framework will be for direct delivery from the supplier to our customer base. This is a renewal of the previous framework(s) 001132 and 1188 (under the now redundant Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The aim of this framework is to provide high quality products for the Nursery and Early Years market, including but not limited to; primary schools, nurseries, playgroups and childminders. YPO has pre- prepared a document for any supplier who may be interested in this opportunity. The Pre engagement period will be from 7th July 2026 - 4th August 2026. Please contact Aaliyah Chilumbu at Aaliyah.chilumbu@ypo.co.uk for the document and any further information. The purpose of this document is for suppliers to provide information regarding standard specifications which are available to the market, also YPO are trying to understand capabilities of the supply base. YPO have listed a number of requirements within each scope, at this stage these are only suggestions, suppliers have the ability to state if this specification is not available and provide suitable alternatives, or explain why they are unable to provide. YPO is also seeking to understand the capabilities of the supply base. 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. Next Steps: Interested organisations are invited to participate in this preliminary market engagement exercise. Please contact aaliyah.chilumbu@ypo.co.uk to access and complete a PME form.

Planning Information

The PME will be advertised 07/07/2026 for 4 weeks for the supply of products which fall under the scope of Early Years Furniture, for use in Early Years establishments - including nurseries, primary schools, playgroups and childminders. YPO has pre- prepared a document for any supplier who may be interested in this opportunity. The Pre engagement period will be from 7th July 2026 – 4th August 2026. Please contact Aaliyah Chilumbu at Aaliyah.chilumbu@ypo.co.uk for the document and any further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063432-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39161000 - Kindergarten furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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