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Cheshire Archives - Furniture

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:13

Award Notice
Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the supply of furniture for the Chester and Crewe Archives buildings. This direct award under the YPO framework was finalised on 21st January 2026, with the awarded contract notice published on 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £285,000, falls within the 'Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products' category. The goods will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract period spans from 2nd February 2026 to 18th May 2026. The council, located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, acts as the buying organisation, with Kevin Cliffe as the contact person.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the furniture industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable participants. The engagement concerns providing essential furnishings that could enhance company portfolios and expose suppliers to future public sector contracts. The direct award method used in this process can foster a competitive edge for businesses proficient in efficient production and delivery logistics. Businesses operating within the framework agreements applied in this tendering process have significant potential to leverage these contracting opportunities for expansion and increased market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire Archives - Furniture

Notice Description

Furniture for Chester and Crewe Archives buildings YPO framework call-off

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bfc09b4-07db-4716-ade6-e3fa6b47a11f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff61b93-0909-413e-8b95-675e4dcaa275
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Cliffe
Contact Email
kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976154

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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