---
title: "Meeting Room Pods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb50"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb50.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY"
published: "2025-11-28"
---

# Meeting Room Pods

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb50

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## Summary

The Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Darlington, has completed a tender for acquiring meeting room pods for its main Glasgow office. This procurement process was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and falls under the goods category. The project titled "Meeting Room Pods" aims to expand the meeting room space by adding two additional pods. The contract has an award value of £65,627.85 (excluding VAT) and runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement status is complete, and Orangebox, based in Cardiff, has been identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the furniture and office supplies industry, especially those specialising in the design and supply of innovative office spaces. Large-scale businesses with the capability to provide and install modular office solutions efficiently are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Companies focusing on tracking and responding to direct award opportunities can find value in engaging with central government organisations like the Student Loans Company. This procurement method, while bypassing competition, emphasises the importance of maintaining visibility and proactivity in the industry to capitalise on such business opportunities.

## Notice

SLC requires additional meeting room space in our main Glasgow office. In line with the existing resources, two more meeting room pods are needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078214-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,627 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORANGEBOX |

## 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

- 28 Nov 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078214-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078214-2025
  28th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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