DfE Furniture Framework
A preferred supplier of fitted and loose furniture for the DfE
We provide furniture for all educational spaces — from classrooms and labs to breakout areas. Our FF&E consultancy team offers innovative, budget-friendly solutions tailored to your needs.
The DfE framework has now expired, but you can still access our services through the YPO framework.
Launched in 2020, the DfE furniture framework streamlined purchasing for schools and partners, offering a fast and compliant route to market. Pinnacle Furniture is a leading educational FF&E consultancy and manufacturer, ranked as the preferred supplier for both loose and fitted furniture. We deliver all types of educational projects, from labs and libraries to full faculty builds.
Weydon Multi Academy Trust
Gumley House
Why use the framework?
- The framework is endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE).
- Product warranties and specifications are fit for purpose.
- Reputable supplier base that has been through a rigorous supplier chain bid tender process.
- Clear parameters of lead times and business processes.
- Social and environmental practices and processes in line with DfE sustainability objectives.
Why use Pinnacle?
- At Pinnacle, we are the only genuine hybrid between FF&E consultant and FF&E manufacturer in the UK.
- One of the preferred suppliers for Lot 1 – Loose Furniture.
- Top-ranked supplier for Lot 2 – Fitted Furniture.
- Leading UK FF&E consultancy, supporting projects through the key stages.
- Extensive track record of projects within schools both furnishing extensions and new builds.
- Strong design capability with our team of in-house Revit designers at the forefront of the latest BIM developments in the industry.
- Furniture manufacturer with an expansive range that is fit for purpose, manufactured in the UK
Warden Park Academy
What We Do
Feasibility design & budgeting
Legacy surveys & decants
Visualisations & CGIs
FF&E BIM population & co-ordination
Value engineering proposals
Furniture manufacturer
MEP & ICT co-ordination
Specialist packages co-ordination
Post occupancy evaluation
Helpful Downloads
As an educational FF&E Consultant, we offer expert product knowledge. Please have a browse of our product offerings in the Lot 1 – Loose Furniture and Lot 2 – Fitted Furniture brochures.
Contact Us
Get in touch with one of our DfE consultants.
To ensure we provide quality places and spaces to help schools deliver an excellent education for all children and young people.
DfE Furniture Framework Objective
Fraser Thomson
Client Relations Manager
Case Studies
Mayesbrook SEND Resource Base - The Rectory
Oxlow Bridge SEND School
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Connect with us
We'd love to hear about your new project
Looking for a partner who understands education and design? Let's talk.
sales@pinnacle.space
020 8641 4444