Award

Specialist ergonomic furniture and equipment solutions

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

31 May 2025 at 05:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has concluded the procurement process for specialist ergonomic furniture and equipment solutions, awarding a contract valued at £167,600 to BACK CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The procurement was conducted through the CCS Low Value Purchase System (RM6237) as a direct award from a framework agreement. The contract covers the period from 8th April 2025 to 6th April 2026, with the main procurement category being goods, specifically office furniture. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the delivery location is specified as England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in ergonomic office furniture and equipment. BACK CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, indicating potential for similar businesses to engage with public sector contracts through framework agreements. Companies with expertise in office furniture design and supply, particularly those capable of offering bespoke ergonomic solutions, are well-suited to potentially compete in similar tenders within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist ergonomic furniture and equipment solutions

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the provision of Specialist ergonomic furniture and equipment. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Low Value Purchase System (RM6237) following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 012

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d6958-6833-4dd0-b315-79a57c94b162
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 6-12 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACK CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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