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title: "Supply of Office Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03143058-bcf7-4f59-a665-bc1e3d6013b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# Supply of Office Furniture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03143058-bcf7-4f59-a665-bc1e3d6013b1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education (DfE) as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Office Furniture" in the office furniture industry category. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded to Bates Office Services Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 15th December 2020 and concluding on 14th June 2022. The tender was officially completed on 6th November 2020, with the award notice published on 2nd March 2021, and the delivery addresses are located in England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in office furniture supply. Companies that can provide high-quality office furnishings and related products, particularly those that are agile and capable of adhering to the specific requirements of government contracts, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The ongoing demand for office supplies within governmental organisations offers a lucrative avenue for businesses looking to expand their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of office furniture to DfE offices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b608fcfe-f80a-46f2-867e-d9e8ea9052bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2020 - 14 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATES OFFICE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b608fcfe-f80a-46f2-867e-d9e8ea9052bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b608fcfe-f80a-46f2-867e-d9e8ea9052bd
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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