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GB-Manchester: ACE 691 CCS - Furniture for Bristol Office

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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07 Oct 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 691 CCS - Furniture for Bristol Office," focusing on office furniture for their Bristol office's meeting rooms and enclosed pods. This procurement falls within the office furniture industry category and is geographically associated with the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated via a tender, utilising the YPO Framework reference YPO 1281-AC8. The total contract value awarded is £32,626, with a contract period running from 28 July 2025 to 30 September 2025. Key dates include the award decision announced on 23 July 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 7 October 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the office furniture market to enhance their portfolios through government contracts. Although the awarded supplier for this contract is Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd, a large-scale business, similar opportunities could be ideal for both medium and large-sized enterprises capable of supplying bespoke office furniture solutions to public sector entities. Participation in such procurement processes can help businesses expand their client base within the public sector and foster long-term partnerships with organisations such as The Arts Council of England.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 691 CCS - Furniture for Bristol Office

Notice Description

Meeting room furniture and enclosed Pods for the Bristol Office Additional information: Awarded via YPO Framework reference YPO 1281-AC8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ed08b20-9df0-43d9-bbd6-66fb5c971aac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58051f61-6110-4bba-98b9-7c373a3a1238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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