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title: "Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056bce"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM"
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# Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056bce

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has completed the procurement for the provision of Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings aimed at supporting Early Years Education Settings and Temporary Residential Accommodation. The contract, executed under an open procurement procedure, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2030, with a possible one-year extension. This initiative fulfils legal obligations to provide necessary services under various statutory requirements, including the Children Act and Homelessness Reduction Act. Key suppliers include OCN Contracts, Bates Office Services Ltd, Alba Beds Ltd, and 4 Front Furniture Limited. The procurement covers multiple lots, such as window, outdoor, and indoor equipment coverings, as well as furniture for staff, reception rooms, and residential accommodations. The procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, with the entire process concluding on 21st April 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, as all final-stage bids in each lot came from small and medium-sized enterprises. The value and scope of this contract suggest substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of furniture and equipment suitable for institutional settings. Given that the contract involves multiple locations within the Borough, logistics and supply chain companies may also find potential for service provision. The use of lots allows businesses specialising in specific categories, such as window coverings or residential furniture, to engage competitively, enhancing their profile in public sector procurements. This diversity in offerings enables businesses with varied specialisations in furniture and fittings to leverage the contract to bolster their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm's length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) tendered for a contract for good quality, safe, range and value for money Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings for its Early Years Educations Settings and Temporary Residential Accommodation This service is provided as part of the Authority's legal and statutory obligation to provide the necessary equipment and services to support its vulnerable residents of varying age groups as prescribed by these legislations: * Children Act 1989 & 2004 * Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 * Statutory Guidance on Securing Sufficient Accommodation for Looked After Children 2010 * Guidance on the Provision of Accommodation for 16 & 17-year-old young people who be homeless and/or require accommodation 2010 * Housing Act 1996 * Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 * Childcare Act 2006 The Authority is tendering for Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings requirements for Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Window Protection and Covering Lot 2 - Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering Lot 3 - Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play Lot 4 - Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture Lot 5 - Residential Accommodation Furniture - including living and dining The Contractors shall deliver the service to the Authority covering multiple locations around the Borough. The contract is for 4 years with an option to extend for up to 1 year

### Lot Information

Window Protection and Covering

Renewal: 12 months extension at the descretion of the Council

Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering

Renewal: 12 months extension at the descretion of the Council

Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play

Renewal: 12 months extension at the descretion of the Council

Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture

Renewal: 12 months extension at the descretion of the Council

Residential Accommodation Furniture

Renewal: 12 months extension at the descretion of the Council

### Planning Information

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) will be procuring a Contract for Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings for Early Years Educations Settings and Temporary Residential Accommodation. This service is provided as part of the Authority’s legal and statutory obligation to provide the necessary equipment and services to support its vulnerable residents of varying age groups as prescribed by these legislations: 
• Children Act 1989 & 2004 
• Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 
• Statutory Guidance on Securing Sufficient Accommodation for Looked After Children 2010 
• Guidance on the Provision of Accommodation for 16 & 17-year-old young people who be homeless and/or require accommodation 2010 
• Housing Act 1996
• Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Childcare Act 2006
The provision of this Contract is to ensure that the Authority and its ancillary arms (such as arm’s length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) provides good quality, safe, range and value for money Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings to its Early Years Educations Settings and Temporary Residential Accommodation including but not limited to the hostels and temporary voids units acquired for use as temporary accommodation as part of the Authority’s legal and statutory obligation to provide the necessary equipment and services to support all its vulnerable residents of varying age groups. The Authority is tendering for Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings requirements for Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2 - Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3 - Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4 - Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5 - Residential Accommodation Furniture
The Council invites suitably qualified service providers to attend a virtual market engagement event where it will present the expectation of the provision and to have a discussion with current and potential providers of this service. The event will be held between 12 noon and 1.30pm on Thursday 4th September 2025 virtually via MS Teams.
This event will offer an opportunity to inform providers of the Council’s requirements of the service, its competitive tendering process and timetable for procurement. There will also be opportunity for providers to seek clarity on the model, ask questions and make comments where appropriate. 
Key topics for the day will be;
• An introduction to London Borough Barking & Dagenham
• Current service provision 
• The new requirement 
• Questions from providers
• Procurement Process
• Discussion & Questions
This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as, communication and information-gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to help understand the Council’s intentions and offer opportunities for potential future providers to network, forge partnerships and start thinking about how they will deliver the service. 
The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this exercise or procurement thereafter. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the Council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions in the Procurement Regulations
Organisations interested in attending the event should confirm their attendance by emailing Edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk latest by 5pm on Monday 1st September 2025. Please include the job titles/roles of attendees and their contact details, to ensure the sessions are planned effectively and enable us to make contact with attendees should there be any unforeseen circumstances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,110,000 |
| Lots value | £4,110,000 |
| Awards value | £4,111,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | 4 FRONT FURNITURE; ALBA BEDS; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; OCN CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 17:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042755-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 17:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076658-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 18:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045429-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042755-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076658-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045429-2025
  1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lbbd.gov.uk
- https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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