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title: "Early Years Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Early Years Furniture

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063432-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39161000 - Kindergarten furniture

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063432-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063432-2026
  7th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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