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Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - FF&E Tender

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:53

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company has completed its procurement process for the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) Tender aimed at furnishing a newly constructed school within its Coventry-based academy network. The buying entity, a sub-central government public authority, executed an open procedure for this procurement, reinforcing transparency and fair competition. The award was made on 30th March 2026, with Forward Products (2013) Ltd as the successful supplier. The tender's procurement category falls under office machinery, furniture, and related supplies, with a contract value of £257,000. The contract period is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and conclude by 12th April 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the furniture and office supplies industry, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as seen with four SMEs reaching the final bid stages. Ideal competitors for similar opportunities would include suppliers capable of providing diverse office equipment and furniture solutions. The open procurement method supports inclusion and offers a platform for growing businesses to demonstrate their competitive pricing and quality offerings. As such, enterprises looking to expand into educational institution contracts or enhance their portfolio in the public sector may find similar tender opportunities promising for business growth.

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Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - FF&E Tender

Notice Description

Holy Cross Catholic MAC was formed in September 2019, when 5 catholic primary and 2 catholic secondary Schools in Coventry joined together. The Holy Cross Catholic MAC has over 4,000 pupils and employs over 450 staff across their seven Schools - all of which are very popular and highly successful. The MAC are seeking Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Suppliers to furnish the newly built premises, at one of their Schools. The contract being tendered is for the one-off delivery of the supplies detailed within the Invitation to Tender and supporting documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30191000 - Office equipment except furniture

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 3BL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD PRODUCTS (2013

Further Information

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