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title: "GB-Chelmsford: YPO 1281 - Office Furniture Requirement"
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# GB-Chelmsford: YPO 1281 - Office Furniture Requirement

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c638905a-2ec4-4513-8796-93381ef506f1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Chelmsford City Council involved a tender for office and break-out space furniture across the council's Old Library and Duke Street Buildings, conforming to the new accommodation strategy. Under the industry category "Furniture and furnishings," this tender was managed via mini-competition through the YPO 1281 Framework. The procurement process reached the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 23 April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2026. The value of the contract is £138,000, with goods to be delivered to the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender period concluded on 27 February 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the furnishings sector, especially those specialising in office furniture. The successful supplier, Gresham Office Furniture, underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts provided they can meet the required standards and deliver within the specified geographic location. Such tenders enable businesses to expand their market footprint by partnering with public entities and servicing large-scale institutional requirements. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality furniture solutions within a competitive pricing structure would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement for new office and break-out space furniture across its Old Library Building and Duke Street Building in line with its new accommodation strategy. This requirement was procurement via mini-competition via YPO 1281 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668f314-fe50-4c01-b4ec-30d3ded7e28d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRESHAM OFFICE 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

- 1 May 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668f314-fe50-4c01-b4ec-30d3ded7e28d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668f314-fe50-4c01-b4ec-30d3ded7e28d
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1033016600
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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