Procurement
30,000 schools, universities, local organisations. We use this incredible buying power to provide our customers with cost-effective products and services which help Our suppliers are vital in helping us achieve this, and we develop close working relationships with suppliers who share and support our responsible approach.
and contracts comply with UK and EU procurement regulations, ensuring fair and open competition between suppliers; checks that companies on YPO’s frameworks responsible and environmentally from the best supplier, to meet your school’s requirements.
Q HOW CAN YOU OFFER A ‘FREE’ DESIGN SERVICE –
WHAT’S THE CATCH?! No catch! Our free design service YPO, intended to save our customers precious time and money.
Q WE HAVE FUNDING TO BUILD A
NEW LIBRARY, BUT THERE ARE SO MANY FURNITURE OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM, AND WE NEED A DESIGN – WHERE DO WE START? Our design unit will work with you to advise on the best use of space and ensure that the design is functional and looks great! Our compliant framework ensures that you are getting the best value through price, quality and expert suppliers.
Q WE UNDERSTAND THAT YPO
CAN MANAGE THE TENDER PROCESS FOR US – BUT HOW DO WE KNOW THAT THE SUPPLIERS YOU PUT FORWARD ARE REPUTABLE? YPO works with suppliers across the UK to offer the latest products and services to public sector organisations at the most competitive prices. As the country’s largest formally-constituted public sector buying organisation, our customer base includes more than
Q WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR
OLD FURNITURE, CAN YPO ARRANGE FOR DISPOSAL (AND CAN IT GO TO A GOOD HOME)? YPO has a removals solutions framework in place (Ref: 655) which customers can access directly for the disposal of furniture and other managed services. This framework offers social
of local sub-contractors, a re-use programme for donations to schools and charities, and improved environmental impact through ethical and fully-audited recycling and disposal. For full details and a copy of the user guide, please contact 01924 664675.
YPO FURNITURE FRAMEWORKS
YPO is publicly owned, meaning every penny saved is put back into the public purse. And YPO’s teams of specialist category experts are committed to delivering the best solutions for their customers. The benefits of using a YPO furniture framework are: Expert product knowledge and advice Free planning and design service Full project management Installation and placing in postition Mini competition (on estimates over £50,000)
10-year guarantee on products (5-year guarantee on screen fabrics)
Reduced timescales – no need to publish requirements by OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union) or pre-qualify suppliers
Fully compliant with EU regulations, reducing the risk to customers.
Office Workstations, desks, tables and related storage (Ref: 513) A framework for the supply and installation of workstations, desks, tables and related storage, incorporating full design, installation and after-sales service.
Supply of Early Years Furniture (Ref: 524) A framework for the supply of Early Years furniture, incorporating expert product advice, full design and support services.
Removals solutions (Ref: 655) This framework covers services that include, but are not limited to, the dismantling and removal of furniture.
HURRY! Order before the end
of June 2017 to guarantee delivery for September.
Take advantage of YPO’s 7-10 day express delivery service on tables, chairs, storage,
whiteboards, noticeboards and office products. Find details in the YPO furniture catalogue.
YPO has over 80 procurement frameworks. To find out more about the procurement service and to get advice on how you can make the most of your school budgets, contact YPO on 01924 664664 or email
procurementservices@ypo.co.uk. YPO works with
suppliers across the UK to offer the latest products and services to schools at the most competitive prices. Explore over 30,000 products at
ypo.co.uk/products.
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