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Provision of Specialist Chairs

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley recently completed a procurement process for the provision of specialist chairs under a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and conducted without competition. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, was designed to support residents with specific needs. The contract was awarded to ACCORA, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Cambridge. The procurement process, initiated on January 9, 2026, resulted in a contract valued at £60,000, with the agreement concluding on January 21, 2026. Although the procurement was executed swiftly, it had significant implications for various regions across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social work services industry, particularly those specialising in bespoke or adaptive equipment like specialist chairs. With a focus on supporting local authorities, companies with capabilities in providing tailored solutions for public sector needs will find fertile ground for growth. SMEs that can deliver high-quality products efficiently will be well-suited for similar future tenders, especially those aiming to work closely with public authority, sub-central government organisations such as the London Borough of Bexley.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Chairs

Notice Description

Specialist chairs to support residents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCORA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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