Modular Buildings and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) - 1230
Framework Description
YPO framework 1230, Modular Buildings and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), provides turnkey modular buildings for purchase or hire across education, health, housing and justice. It was procured under the Procurement Act 2023. It has 15 lots and runs until 17 March 2030, with no extension, and applications are closed.
Context & Use Case
Schools and education bodies, NHS organisations, housing providers, and police and justice bodies use 1230 for buildings ranging from classrooms and clinical units to custody suites, kitchens and homes. Buyers can award without competition or run a competitive selection among appointed suppliers. YPO frameworks can be used by UK public sector bodies without membership.
Scope of Services
Lots 1–2: Education buildings (purchase; hire) Lots 3–4: Healthcare buildings (purchase; hire) Lots 5–6: Kitchen buildings (purchase; hire) Lot 7: Food cubes, kiosks and modular catering systems (purchase) Lot 8: Restaurant and cafe buildings (purchase) Lots 9–10: Custody suite buildings (purchase; hire) Lots 11–12: Housing (purchase; hire) Lot 13: Changing Places buildings (purchase) Lots 14–15: Bespoke buildings (purchase; hire)
Lots
Lot 1 - Purchase of Education Buildings; Lot 2 - Hire of Education Buildings; Lot 3 - Purchase of Healthcare Buildings; Lot 4 - Hire of Healthcare Buildings; Lot 5 - Purchase of Kitchen Buildings; Lot 6 - Hire of Kitchen Buildings; Lot 7 - Purchase of Food Cubes, Kiosks and Modular Catering Systems; Lot 8 - Purchase of Restaurant and Cafe Buildings; Lot 9 - Purchase of Custody Suite Buildings; Lot 10 - Hire of Custody Suite Buildings; Lot 11 - Purchase of Housing; Lot 12 - Hire of Housing; Lot 13 - Purchase of Changing Places Buildings; Lot 14 - Purchase of Bespoke Buildings; Lot 15 - Hire of Bespoke Buildings
Who Can Apply
Modular manufacturers and MMC contractors able to deliver turnkey buildings fit 1230, from education and healthcare specialists to custody suite, catering and housing providers. Applications are closed: new suppliers cannot join until the re-tender, expected before 17 March 2030. Appointed suppliers compete for awards in their lots.
Buyer Benefits
Turnkey delivery means one supplier takes a building from design to handover, which suits schools and trusts without large estates teams. Hire lots let buyers meet temporary demand without capital spend, and specialist lots, such as custody suites and Changing Places facilities, give buyers suppliers already assessed for buildings with demanding specifications.
Next Steps
Appointed suppliers should make their lot coverage known to education, health and justice buyers and keep design, programme and pricing evidence ready for competitive selections. Others should check YPO's page (https://www.ypo.co.uk/frameworks-home/900682), note the 17 March 2030 end date, and build turnkey modular project references in the lots they would target next time.
How Athena Can Help
If you hold a place on 1230, Athena can help you compete in its competitive selections. Our F.V.D. win theme approach brings out what sets your modular offer apart, and we model your price and likely score against rival suppliers before you submit.
If you missed out, the re-tender is some years away, which leaves time to prepare. Our framework opportunity mapping finds other modular and MMC routes open now, and our support with public sector tenders helps you bid for standalone projects that strengthen your next application.
