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title: "Cheshire Archives - Furniture"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Cheshire Archives - Furniture

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bfc09b4-07db-4716-ade6-e3fa6b47a11f

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the supply of furniture for the Chester and Crewe Archives buildings. This direct award under the YPO framework was finalised on 21st January 2026, with the awarded contract notice published on 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £285,000, falls within the 'Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products' category. The goods will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract period spans from 2nd February 2026 to 18th May 2026. The council, located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, acts as the buying organisation, with Kevin Cliffe as the contact person.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the furniture industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable participants. The engagement concerns providing essential furnishings that could enhance company portfolios and expose suppliers to future public sector contracts. The direct award method used in this process can foster a competitive edge for businesses proficient in efficient production and delivery logistics. Businesses operating within the framework agreements applied in this tendering process have significant potential to leverage these contracting opportunities for expansion and increased market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Furniture for Chester and Crewe Archives buildings YPO framework call-off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff61b93-0909-413e-8b95-675e4dcaa275 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff61b93-0909-413e-8b95-675e4dcaa275
- 22 Jan 2026 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4818d31-6178-4345-b8fc-aac34dd7579e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff61b93-0909-413e-8b95-675e4dcaa275
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4818d31-6178-4345-b8fc-aac34dd7579e
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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