Procurement
YPO FURNITURE FRAMEWORKS
FURNITURE FRAMEWORKS
Furniture supply and installation can be incredibly costly, so how can you get value for money? Rachel Marr, Business Manager for Furniture at YPO, explains…
W
ith space – and budget – at a premium in schools, finding the best furniture solution to
meet your needs is essential. You may not have time to research suppliers, run a tender, and project manage an installation, so why not let YPO do all the hard work for you? YPO provides procurement
expertise and product knowledge to help schools achieve better value for money and create an inspirational learning environment, and its furniture team offers impartial advice, taking into account your bespoke specifications, aesthetics and compliancy such as DDA regulations. The service covers the entire design process: from your initial enquiry, a member of the furniture team can visit you to discuss your requirements. The design team can provide 2D and 3D drawings, and once an order is placed you will be appointed a dedicated project manager who will oversee the delivery and installation of furniture, as well as providing an after-sales service.
Q Q
We have funding to build a new library, but there are so many furniture options to
choose from. Where do we start? Our design team will work with you to advise on the best use of space and ensure the design is functional and looks great! Our compliant framework ensures that you are getting the best value through price, quality and expert suppliers.
How do we know that the suppliers you put forward are reputable?
YPO verifies that all products and contracts comply with UK and EU procurement regulations, ensuring fair competition between suppliers. All companies are also financially viable, ethically responsible and environmentally aware.
The benefits of using a YPO furniture framework are: n Expert product knowledge and advice n Free planning and design service n Full project management n Installation and placing in position n Mini competition (on estimates of over £50,000) n 10-year guarantee on products (5-year guarantee on screen fabrics) n Reduced timescales – no need to publish requirements by the Official Journal of the European Union or pre-qualify suppliers n Fully compliant with EU regulations, reducing the risk to customers.
YPO has developed the following furniture frameworks: 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) A framework covering services that include, but are not limited to, the dismantling and removal of furniture.
Q Q
You offer a ‘free’ design service – what’s the catch?!
No catch! Our free design
service is an added-value benefit of using YPO, intended to save our customers precious time and money.
What do we do about our old furniture?
Customers can access our
removals solution framework, which offers social value benefits through the use of local sub-contractors, a re-use programme, and ethical and fully audited recycling and disposal.
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.
FundEd AUTUMN 2018 55
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60
