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Furniture Services FC L2 - Gateshead Council - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process pertains to Gateshead Council's contract for "Furniture Services," focusing on services within the furniture industry as classified under CPV code 39000000. Gateshead Council, situated in Gateshead, UK, has awarded this contract under the Northern Housing Consortium's Furniture Services Framework. The contract aims to supply furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products. It spans four years, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award phase completed on 9th December 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £1,280,000, represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The supplier chosen for this contract is Furniture Resource Centre Ltd, based in Liverpool, indicating potential prospects for businesses with similar offerings. As this is part of a reputable framework agreement by the Northern Housing Consortium, participating in such tenders can bolster industry credibility and foster long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Furniture Services FC L2 - Gateshead Council - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Gateshead Council based in Gateshead, UK have appointed Furniture Resource Centre as their Furniture Services provider for a period of FOUR years. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Furniture Services Framework. (Contract Award Notice 2023/S 000-027886)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f705e7-afe7-468c-a2e0-cab33727e59f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38951e6e-5a09-4e44-b3e6-f8afbe318a84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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