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Supply of Furniture for the New Student Village Hub

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire has awarded a contract to Showcase PSR Portsdown for the supply of furniture to the new student village hub, located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 39100000 as furniture. The procurement stage was completed with a contract status marked as active and signed on 17th March 2026, for a value of £101,511.79. The contract was procured through a limited method, invoking the NWUPC Framework for Furniture FFE3158NW, and did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to falling outside the directive's scope.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises specialising in furniture production and supply, like Showcase PSR Portsdown, which successfully competed for this procurement. Businesses that offer quality, customisable furniture solutions that align with university specifications can leverage similar frameworks to establish or expand relationships with educational institutions. The direct award approach can streamline opportunities for SMEs ready to meet specific and high-quality standards akin to the requirements seen in large modern campus projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Furniture for the New Student Village Hub

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire is awarding a contract to Showcase Portsdown PSR for the provision of furniture to the new student village hub. The furniture is the same as used in the Catalyst building

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of furniture to the new student village hub The furniture must be the same as that in use in the Catalyst Building to allow for excess furniture to be used alongside new furniture to maximise the efficiency of this contract This is a direct award under the NWUPC Framework for Furniture FFE3158NW

Procurement Information

This is awarded via the NWUPC Framework for Furniture FFE3158NW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026148-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOWCASE PSR PORTSDOWN

Further Information

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