Public sector buying organisation YPO has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ UK public sector framework for modular buildings.
The YPO framework will provide a compliant route to market for the purchase or hire of modular buildings across the public sector, including education, health, housing, and justice sectors.
The new framework – Modular Buildings and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) 1230 – has been designed to streamline the challenge of sourcing modern, adaptable, and sustainable ways to construct, expand or improve a public estate.
This is the first Procurement Act 2023 compliant framework to cover such a broad range of modular buildings, including Common Assessment Standard (CAS) as a minimum standard.
Launching the framework stems from rising public sector demand for rapid build solutions, pressure on capital programmes, and the need to reduce carbon outputs.
Michelle Walker, head of procurement service and supply solutions at YPO, said: “We have an outstanding panel of providers on this agreement, which offers innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the needs of YPO customers across the public sector. The team is looking forward to engaging with these providers and supporting Contracting Authorities to maximise the benefits that can be released from the use of these products and services.”
