Award

Provision of Basic Furniture

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 09:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Dec 2025 at 09:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 14:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council initiated a direct procurement process for the Provision of Basic Furniture, facilitated by Newlands Furniture Service Ltd, based in Bradford. This procurement, falling under the category of goods and described as "Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture," covers deliveries within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE41 region. The procurement was categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," and the award was completed and signed on 4th December 2025. The contract is active and spans from 4th December 2025 to 30th September 2026, with a total gross contract value of £102,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in furniture manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract was awarded directly without competition. Newlands Furniture Service Ltd, a local SME, secured the contract due to its capability to offer quality furniture at low cost to the local authority with prompt delivery. This procurement underscores the potential for regional SMEs to collaborate with public authorities, providing essential goods and services, and helping local businesses to grow by serving governmental needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Basic Furniture

Notice Description

Newlands are a Bradford based charity providing quality items at a low cost to the local authority. They are able to deliver promptly and do not add additional charges where delivery slots are missed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079588-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWLANDS FURNITURE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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