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GB-Chelmsford: YPO 1281 - Office Furniture Requirement

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Chelmsford City Council involved a tender for office and break-out space furniture across the council's Old Library and Duke Street Buildings, conforming to the new accommodation strategy. Under the industry category "Furniture and furnishings," this tender was managed via mini-competition through the YPO 1281 Framework. The procurement process reached the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 23 April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2026. The value of the contract is £138,000, with goods to be delivered to the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender period concluded on 27 February 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the furnishings sector, especially those specialising in office furniture. The successful supplier, Gresham Office Furniture, underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts provided they can meet the required standards and deliver within the specified geographic location. Such tenders enable businesses to expand their market footprint by partnering with public entities and servicing large-scale institutional requirements. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality furniture solutions within a competitive pricing structure would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: YPO 1281 - Office Furniture Requirement

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for new office and break-out space furniture across its Old Library Building and Duke Street Building in line with its new accommodation strategy. This requirement was procurement via mini-competition via YPO 1281 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c638905a-2ec4-4513-8796-93381ef506f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668f314-fe50-4c01-b4ec-30d3ded7e28d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE

Further Information

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