✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 16:02.
Opportunity overview
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Office Furniture Products.
This Framework is designed to allow YPO to meet the needs of all public sector organisations by establishing an agreement for Providers to deliver to YPO customers on a direct basis whereby the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Provider, but the Provider delivers direct to the end customer.
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This Framework Agreement is for the supply and delivery of Office Furniture Products. The Framework Agreement will operate as a catalogue framework, enabling end users to select awarded products based on their individual requirements and preferences including product specification, dimensions, functionality, design, suitability for the intended environment, delivery requirements, warranty provision, sustainability characteristics and price.
This Framework Agreement is designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations by establishing an agreement with Providers for the supply of office furniture products. End customers will place orders with YPO, YPO will place the corresponding order with the Provider, and the Provider will deliver the products directly to the end customer.
Suppliers are required to submit their proposed pricing using the Pricing Schedule. The pricing submitted will be used for evaluation purposes and contract award. Any price reviews during the contract term will be conducted in accordance with the information set out in the tender documents and must be supported by appropriate evidence where requested.
Any new products added throughout the term will be reviewed based on relevant benchmarking and similar product costs to ensure they are competitive. New products will be added to the annual pricing for review and acceptance.
The Framework Agreement consists of two Lots covering office furniture products. Suppliers will be appointed based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) assessment methodology set out in the procurement documents.
The Framework Agreement will be established for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years, giving a maximum term of four (4) years.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
18 Nov 2026, 14:00
Enquiry period
Ends
4 Nov 2026, 14:00
Expected award period
Ends
6 Jan 2027, 23:59
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
1 Aug 2030, 23:59
Contract terms
Financial Terms
Please refer to the procurement documents and that any contract risks are added as known contract risks are used as a basis for modifying the contract during the term as one of the permitted modification ground.
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Express Delivery
Description
(3-5 working days) for Supply of Office Furniture Products
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
14,400,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery and Customer Service
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value & Sustainability
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
Cost
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for further information.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the tender documents.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
One option to extend for additional 24 months.
Options
Description
Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Office Furniture.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Standard Delivery
Description
Standard Delivery (2-6 weeks) for the supply of Office Furniture Products.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
14,400,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery and Customer Service
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value & Sustainability
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for sub weighting.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
Cost
Description
Please refer to tender documentation for further information.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the tender documents.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
One option to extend for additional 24 months.
Options
Description
Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Office Furniture.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
053605-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
098542-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is running an open procedure to appoint providers to a framework for office furniture products. YPO will receive end-customer orders and place orders with providers, who will deliver directly to customers across the UK. Two lots distinguish express (3–5 working days) and standard (2–6 weeks) delivery.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to provide office furniture products and deliver directly to YPO customers in the UK within the relevant lot delivery timeframe.
Key points identified
Framework supply scopeProvision of office furniture products.Evidence: "Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Office Furniture Products."
Direct-to-customer delivery modelProvider delivers directly to the end customer after YPO places the order.Evidence: "the Provider delivers direct to the end customer."
Lot 1 delivery timeframe3–5 working days.Evidence: Lot 1: "Express Delivery"; "(3-5 working days) for Supply of Office Furniture Products".
92% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified2 risks or unknowns
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Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) is running an open procedure to appoint providers to a framework for office furniture products. YPO will receive end-customer orders and place orders with providers, who will deliver directly to customers across the UK. Two lots distinguish express (3–5 working days) and standard (2–6 weeks) delivery.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to provide office furniture products and deliver directly to YPO customers in the UK within the relevant lot delivery timeframe.
Key deliverables
Office furniture products
Direct delivery to YPO end customers
Express delivery: 3–5 working days (Lot 1)
Standard delivery: 2–6 weeks (Lot 2)
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Framework supply scope
99% confidence
Provision of office furniture products.
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"Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Office Furniture Products."
Direct-to-customer delivery model
99% confidence
Provider delivers directly to the end customer after YPO places the order.
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"the Provider delivers direct to the end customer."
Lot 1 delivery timeframe
99% confidence
3–5 working days.
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Lot 1: "Express Delivery"; "(3-5 working days) for Supply of Office Furniture Products".
Lot 2 delivery timeframe
99% confidence
2–6 weeks.
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Lot 2: "Standard Delivery"; "Standard Delivery (2-6 weeks) for the supply of Office Furniture Products."
Supplier eligibility criteria
98% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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No eligibility criteria, financial thresholds, insurance requirements or supplier-size restrictions are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework value
90% confidence
Process maximum value stated as GBP 12,000,000.
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Process field: "value_max": 12000000, "currency": "GBP".
Lot values
99% confidence
Each supplied lot is stated as GBP 14,400,000.
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Lot 1 and Lot 2 fields: "value_amount": 14400000, "currency": "GBP".
Ordering model
99% confidence
End customer orders with YPO; YPO places the order with the provider.
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"the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Provider".
Delivery
Delivery geography
95% confidence
United Kingdom.
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Location entry: "Delivery location" with region "UK" and country "United Kingdom".
Delivery destination
99% confidence
Direct to end customer.
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"the Provider delivers direct to the end customer."
Lot 1 delivery
99% confidence
Express delivery within 3–5 working days.
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Lot 1 description: "(3-5 working days) for Supply of Office Furniture Products".
Lot 2 delivery
99% confidence
Standard delivery within 2–6 weeks.
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Lot 2 description: "Standard Delivery (2-6 weeks) for the supply of Office Furniture Products."
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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Process fields: "display_status": "open" and "source_status": "active".
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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Process fields: "procurement_method": "open" and "procurement_method_details": "Open procedure".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
18 November 2026, 14:00 UTC.
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Process and both lots state "submission_deadline": "2026-11-18T14:00:00Z".
Lots
99% confidence
Two active lots: Express Delivery and Standard Delivery.
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Supplied lots 1 and 2 are both marked "status": "active".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Conflicting value data
99% confidence
The process maximum value is GBP 12,000,000, while each of the two lots is stated as GBP 14,400,000. The supplied data does not establish which figure governs or whether lot values overlap.
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Process: "value_max": 12000000 GBP. Lot 1: "value_amount": 14400000 GBP. Lot 2: "value_amount": 14400000 GBP.
Unstated tender conditions
96% confidence
Technical specifications, award criteria, pricing requirements, selection criteria, contract term and insurance requirements are unknown from the supplied content.
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The supplied process and lot descriptions contain no such conditions.
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