Award

Award Notice for DSE Equipment & Furniture (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for DSE Equipment and Furniture, falling under the services industry category. This open procedure was part of the ESPO Framework (282_22 Lot 1) and was focused on ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations pertaining to workstation assessments. The award was issued on 1st June 2025 to Posturite UK Ltd, with the contract valued at £145,590. The process aligns with regional needs within Scotland, specifically under the governance of a central purchasing body, setting a precedent for efficient procurement practices in the education sector.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ergonomic office solutions and health-oriented workplace equipment to engage with public sector bodies like universities. It highlights a market for services that support compliance with health and safety legislation, making it an attractive prospect for firms experienced with similar regulatory frameworks. The procurement, executed through an open process, suggests a level of competitiveness and transparency beneficial to both SMEs and larger organisations aiming to expand their foothold in public sector contracts. Posturite UK Ltd, as an SME, exemplifies how small businesses can successfully navigate and win contracts in the government procurement landscape, particularly when they offer specialised, compliance-focused services.

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Notice Title

Award Notice for DSE Equipment & Furniture (GCU)

Notice Description

The purpose for the processing is to meet health and safety requirements to meet our duty of care under health and safety laws. To help with our compliance, and to follow up on responses to workstation self-assessment or equivalent, workstation assessments can be provided via a third- party supplier solution- Posturite through follow up triage calls or remote DSE Assessments that will include personal data and special category personal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose for the processing is to meet health and safety requirements to meet our duty of care under health and safety laws. To help with our compliance, and to follow up on responses to workstation self-assessment or equivalent, workstation assessments can be provided via a third- party supplier solution- Posturite through follow up triage calls or remote DSE Assessments that will include personal data and special category personal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803963
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,590 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSTURITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534365
    Award Notice for DSE Equipment & Furniture (GCU) - The purpose for the processing is to meet health and safety requirements to meet our duty of care under health and safety laws. To help with our compliance, and to follow up on responses to workstation self-assessment or equivalent, workstation assessments can be provided via a third- party supplier solution- Posturite through follow up triage calls or remote DSE Assessments that will include personal data and special category personal.

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