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HCC Nov 2025 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Hertfordshire County Council focuses on a framework for the supply of educational tables, chairs, folding tables, and lockers. This procurement targets the public sector across Hertfordshire, Hampshire, and adjacent areas. The process has progressed through the award stage as of June 2026, with contracts awarded in seven distinct lots covering various furniture categories. The framework agreement, managed under an open procedure complying with the Procurement Act 2023, began on 1st August 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2030. This initiative was crafted to cater to public authorities, with potential participation from additional authorities over the framework's lifespan.

This tender presents an extensive opportunity for businesses in the furniture manufacturing industry, particularly for those supplying to educational institutions. It is ideally suited for SMEs that specialise in school furniture, as evidenced by the successful positioning of a variety of small to medium enterprises. Businesses can significantly benefit from joining such frameworks due to the sizeable procurement volumes and the potential for stable income streams throughout the contract period. The open nature of the framework allows for future re-entry, encouraging companies to innovate and remain competitive to meet evolving market needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Nov 2025 - The Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council), the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities carried out a procurement for the Provision of a Framework for the Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs, Folding Tables and Lockers to End Users in various locations throughout Hertfordshire, Hampshire and the surrounding areas. This requirement was for seven Lots as detailed below. All Lots have been awarded. Lot 1 Educational Tables Lot 2 Educational Seating Lot 3 Bulk Pack Tables Lot 4 Bulk Pack Seating Lot 5 Essentials Educational Seating Lot 6 Mobile Folding Tables Lot 7 Steel Lockers Please note - The figures quoted in the notices are for guidance only and are for the total of all Lots together and have been uplifted to include any possible spend from other Authorities that may join during the life of this Framework. The Council procured this Framework using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Educational Tables Educational Seating Bulk Pack Tables Bulk Pack Seating Essentials Educational Seating Mobile Folding Tables Steel Lockers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39112000 - Chairs

39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs

39113500 - Stools

39121000 - Desks and tables

39121200 - Tables

39160000 - School furniture

44421720 - Lockers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,480,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Postcode Area
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
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Advanced Moulds Limited

Gopak Ltd

HILLE LIMITED

Metalliform Holdings Ltd

WW (UK) LIMITED

KI (UK) Limited

Spaceforme

Morleys (Bicester) Ltd

Sico Europe Ltd

Spaceright Europe Ltd

Whittan Industrial Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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