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Office Furniture 2022

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:59

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30 Jan 2024 at 16:58

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30 Jan 2024 at 16:06

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07 Feb 2022 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills has awarded a contract titled "Office Furniture 2022", completed under the procurement process. This contract involves the supply, delivery, and installation of furniture and associated services, and was executed through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6119. Valued at £873,600 including VAT, the contract spans from 31st January 2022 to 31st May 2026, covering deliveries primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products, with the last award update noted on 27th February 2026. The primary procurement stage highlighted here is the award phase.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in furniture supply and installation. Businesses that can offer comprehensive furniture solutions, with a focus on swift delivery and professional installation services, might find this contract advantageous for business expansion. The Senator Group, recognised as a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, suggesting that companies of various sizes, not only large ones, can potentially participate and thrive if they align with the requirements of framework agreements like RM6119. Firms aiming to grow in the North West region and adjacent areas, including Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, may find similar opportunities lucrative.

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Notice Title

Office Furniture 2022

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call-off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6119. This contract is for the provision of the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Furniture and Associated Services. The contract value is inclusive of VAT at 20%.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82760a37-667a-4a3b-bace-a3f3fbcbca3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/547a8e6b-ca45-4f68-b8c5-94cfd0148019
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£873,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£873,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2026 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Additional Buyers

OFSTED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SENATOR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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