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supply and assembly of ergonomic furniture

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply and assembly of ergonomic furniture, specifically ergonomic chairs and miscellaneous office furniture. This process, identified as OCID ocds-h6vhtk-068b79, falls under the industry category of office furniture with a focus on goods. The award was concluded with a start date of 1st March 2026 and extends until 28th February 2029, with a possible extension up to 28th February 2030. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition. BACK CARE SOLUTIONS emerged as the supplier, underlining the council's commitment to enhancing workplace ergonomics in Chichester, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ergonomic furniture manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of offering innovative and quality office furnishings. Large-scale enterprises like BACK CARE SOLUTIONS, with expertise and robust infrastructure, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £54,000 gross, provides a platform for suppliers to showcase their products and service quality, cementing their position in the public sector market. Suppliers can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and potentially secure future contracts within the public authority framework of sub-central government operations.

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Notice Title

supply and assembly of ergonomic furniture

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Assembly of Ergonomic Chairs and other misc ergonomic furniture

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037980-2026
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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACK CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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