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Smarter Working for Home and Office

CPS

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in London has concluded a procurement process titled "Smarter Working for Home and Office." This tender, classified under the office furniture category (CPV: 39130000), aimed to source office chairs and desks for home workers and occasional purchases for offices. The contract valued at £940,908 has been awarded to Bates Office Services LTD, with active status as of 18th December 2025. The procurement method followed was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2029, and suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with delivery across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in office furniture manufacturing and supply. With a significant budget and extended contract period, suppliers of high-quality ergonomic furniture solutions are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs in particular can leverage this procurement to establish or expand their presence in diverse markets, spanning from the British Overseas Territories to Europe. The CPS's commitment to incorporating SMEs and VCSEs ensures a fair chance for smaller businesses to compete alongside larger entities. Engaging with framework agreements will also provide a strategic advantage for suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and consistent revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Smarter Working for Home and Office

Notice Description

The CPS required a contract for the provision of office chairs and desks for home workers and ad-hoc purchases for offices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81fb80af-5d4a-4ec0-bd84-e3d2247481be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42844638-4780-4f3a-a353-08d996fb1857
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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£940,908 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£940,908 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2029 4-5 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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