Award

Provision of a Furnished Tenancy Service

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 16:01

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 11:49

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 16:15

Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Provision of a Furnished Tenancy Service" was commissioned by Oxford City Council, a sub-central public authority operating in Oxford, UK (region UKJ14). The contract involves the provision of furnishings for tenancy schemes and emergency accommodations. It was managed through an open procurement procedure, covering goods within the furniture and domestic appliances sector. The awarding stage was completed on 23rd December 2025, with significant dates including the contract's start from 2nd January 2026, running until 1st January 2029, with options for extension up to 2031.

This tender presents growth opportunities specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in furnishings and domestic furniture supply. Successful contractors, such as UNDERLEY FURNISHINGS LIMITED, can leverage this contract to expand their reach across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and beyond. The contract places a strong emphasis on quality, aligning 70% of its award criteria to this aspect, offering a platform for businesses to showcase their commitment to high standards. Companies offering consistent delivery performance and compliance with European, British, or equivalent standards will find themselves well-suited to compete in this public sector opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Furnished Tenancy Service

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of a Furnished Tenancy Scheme and supplying emergency furnishings for Temporary Decants and Temporary Accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085956-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

39100000 - Furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39516100 - Soft furnishings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lewis Greenall
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNDERLEY FURNISHINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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