Award

The provision of furniture and related services

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull College and University Centre has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of furniture and related services, reflecting a vital procurement process within the education sector. This awarding follows an open procedure, with Charter Office Equipment Ltd selected as the supplier. Initially announced in a tender issued on 22 September 2025, the contract covers a wide range of furniture needs, extending from office provision to specific education-related requirements like laboratory and conference-room furniture. The award, valued at £750,000, was formally made on 12 January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 February 2026 for a term lasting until January 2029, with options to extend. The successful supplier will provide not just the supply of furniture but also project management and installation services across college sites located in Solihull, West Midlands.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs skilled in furniture supply and services tailored to educational needs. Given the scope of the contract, organisations offering bespoke solutions in modular, conference-room, computer, and school furniture can particularly benefit. Businesses with the capacity for detailed project management and comprehensive installation services will find this contract advantageous, allowing them to demonstrate their resourcefulness in handling diverse requirements. Moreover, the completion of this contract can leverage future opportunities as further renewals and ad hoc refurbishments are likely, stimulating ongoing engagement and collaboration with the College.

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Notice Title

The provision of furniture and related services

Notice Description

The contract for provision of furniture and associated services will cover typical requirements for a Further Education institution including but not limited to supply of operator chairs, desks, tambor units etc. The College may also have ad hoc capital requirements to refurbish key areas of the College sites i.e. conference centre, specialist workshop / laboratory furniture, refectory and break out study areas - tendering organisations must therefore have the capacity to provide project management and installation services as part of the provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year subject to performance and rates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

39134000 - Computer furniture

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39142000 - Garden furniture

39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture

39143200 - Dining-room furniture

39143300 - Living-room furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39151300 - Modular furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture

39157000 - Parts of furniture

39160000 - School furniture

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Contact Name
Bev Eastgate
Contact Email
procurement@solihull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTER OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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