Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-6520-7074-8f81-80460e50ab2d/early-years-furniture pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Early Years Furniture [Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/yorkshire-purchasing-organisation) Estimated value £20,000,000 Published 7 Jul 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 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 to access and complete a PME form. Read full description ## CPV classification Kindergarten furniture Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c6-2026-07-07T09:23:04+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c6-2026-07-07T09:23:04+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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