Award

R085 - Office furniture provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has successfully completed its office furniture procurement process under the contract titled "R085 - Office furniture provider". This process was categorised within the goods industry, specifically in furniture and furnishings, with the procurement focused around their homeless service needs. Located in Middlesbrough, UK, the contract was awarded to Office Reality LTD on 23rd January 2026, with the contract period from 23rd January to 14th February 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold, classifying the process as unknown, but it has been fulfilled as a goods contract with an active status.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture, especially those capable of catering to specific security and meeting space needs. Office Reality LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Somerset, has been awarded the contract, signifying a lucrative opportunity for similar companies in the sector. Businesses that provide innovative and secure furniture solutions and possess the capability to work with public authorities can greatly benefit from such procurement opportunities to grow their business presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

R085 - Office furniture provider

Notice Description

The homeless service require a secure area where they can conduct meetings to minimise violence to staff and public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£26,313 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 14 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFICE REALITY

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