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Ergonomic Equipment for Leicestershire County Council Employees

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 12:25

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 13:31

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 11:59

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 17:28

Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Leicestershire County Council aims to supply ergonomic equipment for its employees, spanning the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The tender, titled "Ergonomic Equipment for Leicestershire County Council Employees," is classified under the goods category and involves an open competition below the threshold, indicated by its completed status on 31 March 2026. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement process was initiated with the planning stage beginning on 6 January 2026, followed by tender updates and the final award stage. Bennett Workplace Solutions Limited was selected as the supplier for ergonomic office furniture items, affirming the council's focus on enhancing workplace ergonomics for staff.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture and ergonomic equipment. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 192,000 gross, underscores the council's priority to foster a productive and healthy work environment. It particularly favours SMEs, ensuring inclusive participation and competitive pricing. Companies with expertise in swivel seats, keyboard wrist rests, footrests, desks, tables, and other office furniture components are poised to thrive. By catering to the ergonomic needs of Leicestershire County Council employees, suppliers can enhance their portfolio, boost sales, and secure long-term collaborations with public authority entities, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Ergonomic Equipment for Leicestershire County Council Employees

Notice Description

To supply Leicestershire County Council with Ergonomic Equipment for staff

Planning Information

To register your interest and complete the questionnaire please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aab4c3db-05eb-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30237290 - Keyboard wrist rests

39111100 - Swivel seats

39113500 - Stools

39113700 - Footrests

39114000 - Parts of seats

39121000 - Desks and tables

39130000 - Office furniture

39157000 - Parts of furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENNETT WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

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