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YPO launches new framework for modular buildings

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Amelia Wilks
24 Mar 2026

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.

With 29 suppliers across 15 lots, the framework provides national coverage and flexibility to meet a wide range of customer requirements, including fully bespoke solutions.

The new YPO 1230 Modular Buildings and Modern Methods of Construction framework 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.

As YPO’s Building, Highways and Construction category continues to grow across the public sector, it has been identified that working closely with the modular building industry could deliver benefits to YPO customers that are not always achievable through traditional construction methods.

Wider potential benefits to the sector include modules that can be reconfigured or moved to suit changing requirements. Modular approaches also provide speed and safety with reduced disruption, and the method has a low waste output, improving the sustainability of developments.

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."

All awarded suppliers across the YPO framework meet the Common Assessment Standard, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Amelia Wilks - YPO

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Amelia Wilks

PR and Communications Officer

YPO

Amelia is a PR and External Communications Officer. Her role is focused on delivering external communications in the early years and wider education market. Amelia is responsible for assisting with PR and media relations, stakeholder communications and public affairs, content strategy and creation, research, and corporate comms such as strategic partnerships, sponsorship, events and awards.