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Office Chairs

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Office Chairs" under the goods category, specifically targeting the furniture sector. The procurement aimed to acquire 280 office chairs to replace non-compliant seating within the Civic Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and it reached the award stage with the contract being signed and active from 2 April 2026. Senator International Limited, an Accrington-based supplier, has been awarded the contract, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 51,856.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of office furniture, particularly those specialising in ergonomic and health-compliant designs. Whilst the procurement for this specific contract is complete, similar opportunities may arise for medium and large-scale production companies with the capacity to supply large quantities of office furniture directly to governmental bodies. Engagement in these tenders can facilitate growth and broaden market reach within the public sector, especially for businesses adept in meeting health and safety standards in furniture manufacturing.

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Notice Title

Office Chairs

Notice Description

There is a requirement to procure 280 office chairs to replace failing and non health and safety compliant seating across the Civic Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£51,856 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
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 1HH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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