Planning

The Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 15:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 17:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Hertfordshire County Council, focusing on the supply of educational tables, chairs, and folding tables for schools. This tender belongs to the goods category, specifically targeting school furniture within the region of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2025. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st October 2025, stretching to 30th October 2029. The council operates as a public authority under sub-central government classification, and the procurement will be carried out under a framework agreement, providing opportunities for businesses to bid for planned contracts under lot 1, with an estimated gross value of £5.4 million.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying school furniture, particularly tables and chairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability considerations of lot 1. Companies with the capacity to deliver high-volume orders over several years will be well-placed to benefit from this significant public contract. Engaging in this procurement could establish lasting partnerships with Hertfordshire County Council and enhance a company’s portfolio with a prestigious public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables

Notice Description

Purchase of Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables for use in a school/educational setting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05198a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.indge@hertsfullstop.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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