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Blocker Locker Stands

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Blocker Locker Stands" was carried out by the Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority based in London, UK. The tender falls under the industry category of furniture and furnishings, with the procurement focusing specifically on goods. This process reached the award stage and was completed on 21st November 2025. Conducted using a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, the contract period spanned from 15th September 2025 to 14th December 2025. The awarded supplier, Andover Forensics, is a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Witney, UK.

This procurement offers opportunities for SMEs specialising in furniture and furnishings to engage with public sector contracts without the need for competitive bidding, as it was conducted below threshold. Such tenders are ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those that can provide cost-effective solutions for government entities. The contract with Andover Forensics highlights the potential for similar businesses to secure work within central government departments by demonstrating capability and reliability in delivering the required goods and services.

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Notice Title

Blocker Locker Stands

Notice Description

Blocker Locker Stands for DWP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e61b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDOVER FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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