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title: "YPO - 000873 Early Years Construction"
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# YPO - 000873 Early Years Construction

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b87249-34d3-429e-be8d-68e62ea3d534

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by YPO involves a Framework Agreement titled "YPO - 000873 Early Years Construction" aimed at sourcing wooden and plastic construction kits for use in early years settings and educational institutions. The tender was published on 30th May 2018 and closed on 3rd July 2018, with a total contract period starting from 1st January 2019 and running until 31st January 2021, with options for extension up to January 2023. The framework has an estimated value of £2 to £3 million and falls under the toys and educational equipment category, specifically targeting suppliers in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method applied here was an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the educational supplies sector. Businesses that specialise in toys, educational games, and related products would be well-positioned to compete for the contract, allowing them to potentially grow their customer base and secure long-term partnerships within the educational sector. With a focus on delivering quality learning resources, participating companies could benefit from the stability of a four-year framework agreement.

## Notice

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of wooden and plastic construction kits for use primarily in public and private early years settings, schools and other establishments. The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2023. The framework has an estimated value of between PS2 and PS3 million for the maximum life of the contract (4 years). There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654ebce-55e6-427e-a7b9-1bc5758b4bea |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BIGJIGS TOYS; CICADA EDUCATION; COMMOTION; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED T/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS; EDUCATION ESSENTIALS; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; LEGO EDUCATION; MARBEL; POLYDRON (UK; SPACERIGHT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 37520000 - Toys
- 37524100 - Educational games
- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654ebce-55e6-427e-a7b9-1bc5758b4bea
- 30 May 2018 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7211239e-52c2-4e1b-935c-8137a8bfe2ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a654ebce-55e6-427e-a7b9-1bc5758b4bea
  19th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7211239e-52c2-4e1b-935c-8137a8bfe2ae
  30th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

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