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GB-Manchester: ACE 692 CCS - Furniture for Nottingham Office

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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07 Oct 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "ACE 692 CCS - Furniture for Nottingham Office". This contract involved the supply of office furniture, specifically meeting room furniture and self-enclosed pods, to their Nottingham office. The procurement process, classified under the CPV category for office furniture, was managed through the YPO Framework reference YPO 1281-AC14. While specific procurement methods were not detailed, the tender reached the award stage on 14th July 2025, with the contract active from 30th July 2025 until 30th September 2025. The delivery location was specified in the East Midlands, UK. The contract's total value was £18,427 GBP.

This procurement project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture manufacturing and supply, especially those with the capacity to deliver high-quality meeting room solutions. While the opportunity was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale organisations like Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd, which was the successful supplier, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in fulfilling public sector requirements. Participation in such projects can boost a company's visibility and credibility within the sector, potentially leading to further partnerships and contracts within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 692 CCS - Furniture for Nottingham Office

Notice Description

Meeting room furniture and self enclosed Pod for the Nottingham office Additional information: Awarded via YPO Framework reference YPO 1281-AC14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fd41501-dad0-4af8-8da7-85aacd6ee351
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a441951-4938-4285-bed0-c7ed09dcda5a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£18,427 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,427 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 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
TLF East Midlands (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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