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title: "NEPO411 Furniture"
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# NEPO411 Furniture

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aaf5

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## Summary

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has updated the Framework Agreement NEPO411 for Furniture, providing a multi-supplier, multi-lot solution for its supply, delivery, and installation across various public-sector settings. The procurement process, led by The Association of North East Councils Limited, covers the North East region of the UK and involves an open procedure. Initially set for 48 months starting 1st September 2021, the contract has been extended to 31st August 2026. The procurement category includes goods, specifically furniture and furnishings, with a CPV classification of 39000000. Relevant stages covered include tendering and awarding, as shown in updates from 2021 through 2025.

This procurement framework offers substantial growth opportunities for a wide range of businesses, particularly those specialising in office, educational, library, and residential furniture. With potential extension across the UK due to NEPO's expansive member network, businesses capable of meeting high-quality specifications and competitive pricing will find this framework advantageous. The agreement accommodates large scale turnovers as it includes high-value contracts like those awarded to suppliers such as Levant Office Interiors Limited. Companies providing comprehensive and diverse furniture solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this ongoing and varied procurement framework.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Framework Agreement award for Furniture. The Framework Agreement provides a compliant multi-supplier, multi-lot solution for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture across a variety of public-sector settings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Office Furniture & Home Working

Purchase of chairs for University Libraries

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO411 Framework Agreement for the Supply of Furniture, it is anticipated that the preceding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 2 - Educational & Library Furniture

Supply, delivery and installation of educational and library furniture to meet the requirements of nursery, early years, primary, secondary, higher educational and further education establishments and associated services. Suppliers provide a comprehensive range of furniture for a variety of educational settings, including dining, library and bespoke solutions. The Framework Agreement for Furniture is to be made available for use by all contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, central government, NHS bodies, local authorities, emergency services, coastguard emergency services, educational establishments, registered social landlords and registered charities who have a need to purchase the above supplies. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of ten (10) suppliers on to each lot. Awarded suppliers will then be mapped on a matrix which demonstrates their specialisms and their ability to supply geographically. The contracting authority will issue a call-off by way of direct award without opening up competition or through the operation of a mini-competition. The call-off contract will be on the terms specified in the call-off terms and conditions, supplemented as appropriate by such details as price and quantity which will be specified in the call-off order.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO411 Framework Agreement for the Supply of Furniture, it is anticipated that the preceding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 3 - Residential Furniture (Social Care)

Supply, delivery and installation of residential furniture and associated solutions to meet a variety of social care requirements, including care homes, social housing providers and council tenancies including immediate provision of furniture for temporary accommodation. Suppliers provide a comprehensive range of living solutions including whitegoods and kitchen appliances, along with other household items, such as cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery. The Framework Agreement for Furniture is to be made available for use by all contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, central government, NHS bodies, local authorities, emergency services, coastguard emergency services, educational establishments, registered social landlords and registered charities who have a need to purchase the above supplies. The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of ten (10) suppliers on to each lot. Awarded suppliers will then be mapped on a matrix which demonstrates their specialisms and their ability to supply geographically. The contracting authority will issue a call-off by way of direct award without opening up competition or through the operation of a mini-competition. The call-off contract will be on the terms specified in the call-off terms and conditions, supplemented as appropriate by such details as price and quantity which will be specified in the call-off order.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO411 Framework Agreement for the Supply of Furniture, it is anticipated that the preceding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Lot 4 - Reserved Contracts (Supported Businesses)

Regulation 20 of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) focuses on opportunities for social and professional integration of disadvantaged or disabled workers and allows Contracting Authorities to restrict the tendering process to organisations meeting the relevant criteria of a Supported Business. In addition to being a Supported Business, suppliers must also be able to meet the requirements of one or more lots 1-3. Additional information: No tenders or requests to participate Lot 4 - Reserved Contracts (Supported Businesses) were received form the market.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO411 Framework Agreement for the Supply of Furniture, it is anticipated that the preceding Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075561-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 months prior to the published expiry date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,063,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ABRI TRADING LIMITED T/A NFS; ALBANY OFFICE EQUIPMENT; AMBIC; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; CARSON OFFICE ENVIRONMENT; CARSON OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS; DAMS FURNITURE; EMERGENT CROWN CONTRACT OFFICE FURNISHINGS; FMS INTERIOR SERVICES; FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE; LEVANT OFFICE INTERIORS; MOBILI OFFICE; OFFICE UPDATE; POSTURITE; PROJECT:FF&E; WORKWELL 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
- 39130000 - Office furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39151300 - Modular furniture
- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075561-2025
- 12 Jul 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019935-2023
- 10 Aug 2021 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2021
- 28 Apr 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009092-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=794994516
- https://www.northumbria.ac.uk

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