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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Furniture for Midland House," to provide privacy pods. The procurement process falls under the goods category and employed a direct procurement method, specifically conducted below the threshold without competition. This procurement process is complete, with an active contract period from 20th July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The delivery will occur in the UKJ14 region, which includes Oxford, United Kingdom. The total gross value of the contract is £74,554.50, and it was signed on 20th July 2026.

This tender, awarded to COMBINED OFFICE INTERIORS LIMITED, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture, particularly SMEs, due to the focus on privacy pods. Although this specific contract did not involve competition, businesses in the office furniture industry can gain insights into procurement trends and potential future opportunities with similar requirements. Companies capable of supplying specialised office furniture solutions, especially those willing to engage with public authorities, would be well-suited to pursue similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Furniture for Midland House

Notice Description

Provision of furniture for Midland House, specifically privacy pods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068351-2026
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
SME

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
£62,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMBINED OFFICE INTERIORS

Further Information

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