---
title: "The Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05198a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05198a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05198a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05198a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# The Supply of Educational Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05198a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05198a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05198a.json)

## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by Hertfordshire County Council, focusing on the supply of educational tables, chairs, and folding tables for schools. This tender belongs to the goods category, specifically targeting school furniture within the region of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2025. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st October 2025, stretching to 30th October 2029. The council operates as a public authority under sub-central government classification, and the procurement will be carried out under a framework agreement, providing opportunities for businesses to bid for planned contracts under lot 1, with an estimated gross value of £5.4 million.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying school furniture, particularly tables and chairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability considerations of lot 1. Companies with the capacity to deliver high-volume orders over several years will be well-placed to benefit from this significant public contract. Engaging in this procurement could establish lasting partnerships with Hertfordshire County Council and enhance a company’s portfolio with a prestigious public sector client.

## Notice

Purchase of Tables, Chairs & Folding Tables for use in a school/educational setting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 17:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05198a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05198a.json.