Award

Working from Home chairs

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for "Working from Home chairs" under the industry category of Furniture, including office furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances (excluding lighting) and cleaning products. Located in England, this direct award contract, valued at £50,000, followed the ESPO framework terms and was awarded solely based on price. The procurement stage is 'Award', which was finalised on 15th April 2025 with the contract period starting from 16th April 2025 and ending on 15th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply, particularly those able to compete on price efficiency. The direct award process ensures that businesses well-versed in framework agreements like the ESPO have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited for such tenders, where the ability to provide cost-effective solutions is paramount. Given that the contract supports remote working capabilities, companies offering high-quality, ergonomic office furniture would find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Working from Home chairs

Notice Description

The direct award is being made in compliance with the ESPO framework terms. quotes were obtained and award was made solely based on price- spreadsheet attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aada369d-4f0e-4372-9309-f41e9115b280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ca6c2b-a71c-4707-84dc-737569235a99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 6-12 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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