Award

The Supply of Furniture and Accessories as part of a Renewals and Refurbishments Programme

HOUSING 21

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 09:38

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Housing 21 involves a contract for "The Supply of Furniture and Accessories as part of a Renewals and Refurbishments Programme." Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this public undertaking is aimed at furnishing communal areas in retirement living and extra care courts. The contract spans a four-year period beginning 1 May 2026 and ending 30 April 2030, with an estimated annual value of GBP 6.5 million. This recent award stage, dated 1 April 2026, follows an open, competitive, flexible procurement method, reflecting Housing 21’s aspirations for growth. The process has already progressed beyond the tender phase, with the standstill period ending on 14 April 2026, marking the upcoming contract commencement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in furnishings and accessories. The competitive nature, involving firms like Barons (Fylde Coast Supplies) Ltd, Furncare Limited, and Craftwork Upholstery Limited, indicates the level of expertise needed. The tender process is structured to potentially involve multiple suppliers, with products ranging from soft furnishings to home staging items, fostering opportunities for large-scale suppliers. Businesses equipped to deliver on these requirements can find fertile grounds for growth, particularly those capable of handling multiple refurbishment projects annually, as specified in the contract framework.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Furniture and Accessories as part of a Renewals and Refurbishments Programme

Notice Description

Housing 21 is looking for suppliers to supply soft furnishings and all other accessories such as dining and coffee tables, sideboards and home staging items in communal areas in our retirement living and extra care courts. The contract term is four years and annually approximate 50-55 refurbishment projects annually. The advertised contract value has been increased by increased by Housing 21 by 50% to account for Housing 21 aspirational growth through acquisitions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030192-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK-UK-BIRMINGHAM: BUILDING COMPLETION WORK.: GROUN
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARONS (FYLDE COAST SUPPLIES

CRAFTWORK UPHOLSTERY

FURNCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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