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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Darlington Borough Council, focused on the acquisition of furniture services under the Northern Housing Consortium's Furniture Services Framework. The awarded contract, titled "Funiture&Flooring L2 DA Jan 26 Darlington Borough Council," has appointed Abri Trading Limited as the furniture services provider for a two-year period starting from 1st January 2026, with an option for an additional year. This procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, centralised in Darlington, UK. The contract, classified under the CPV category 39000000, pertains to the supply of furniture and related goods, with a contract value of £391,154.40. The award was finalised and published on 29th May 2025.

This contract creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for providers of furniture, furnishings, and cleaning products. The selective procurement method ensures businesses that demonstrate compliance with framework agreements, such as SMEs and VCSEs, have a competitive edge. The partnership with a large-scale supplier like Abri Trading Limited highlights potential for consistent supply and growth in the industry. Businesses equipped to cater to the requirements of large-scale contracts and framework agreements are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Engaging with the Northern Housing Consortium could further open avenues for enterprises looking to scale in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Funiture&Flooring L2 DA Jan 26 Darlington Borough Council - Awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL based in DARLINGTON, UK have appointed ABRI TRADING LTD as their Furniture Services provider for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 1 year. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Furniture Services Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2023/S 000-027886)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a0d2806-fc21-43bc-ade6-633cd1fc63c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8a9c08-dfa8-4987-ac7b-616b3e05f3be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,154 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,154 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Abri Trading Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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