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09 Jun 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Action For Children involves the awarding of a contract for Residential Furniture to the Furniture Resource Centre (FRC). The initiative, classified under the industry category of Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishing, domestic appliances (excl. lighting), and cleaning products (CPV: 39000000), aims to supply and deliver essential furniture across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, marking the current stage as Award with the contract starting from 14th May 2025 and extending until 13th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth within the furniture supply sector, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of handling this expansive geographic coverage. Despite the process being concluded through a direct award, businesses specializing in furniture and furnishings can leverage this example to identify similar opportunities within Action For Children or explore partnerships with the Furniture Resource Centre (FRC). Aligning with organisations of this calibre can facilitate strategic expansion and entry into various international markets, fostering sustained growth.

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Notice Title

Furniture Resource Centre (FRC) - Residential Furniture

Notice Description

To supply and deliver essential furniture

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b2b3a0b-2a00-4491-b33e-654b0abf4288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c700dba-6b35-4b2c-a9f6-0e7b0807cd32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39100000 - Furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Action for Children
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 8AG
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Furniture Resource Centre Limited

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