--- title: "Office Furniture" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2026-03-26" --- # Office Furniture Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f63b.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, UK, has completed an open procedure procurement for office furniture, intended both for office use and home working setups. This contract, identified as GMC2384, falls under the goods category with CPV classification of office furniture. Initiated with the aim of securing a supplier through a competitive process, the tender began on 29th January 2026 and culminated with an award to Penkeths Group Ltd on 18th March 2026. Spanning three years, the contract will provide a comprehensive range of furniture solutions, with delivery across the United Kingdom and services commencing from 19th March 2026. Key procurement stages included planning, tender, and award, all under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in office furniture manufacturing and supply. Particularly advantageous to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the procurement aims to leverage competitive pricing, efficient sourcing, and timely delivery to enhance the GMC's furniture configuration. With a gross contract value of £900,000 and a weighted focus on quality, commercial terms, and social value, this contract is well-suited for businesses with capabilities in providing tailored furniture solutions, possessing design expertise, and demonstrating strong management information systems. Given the open procurement method, businesses experienced in delivering innovative and cost-effective furnishing solutions have room to showcase their value, thus expanding their client base within the public sector. Additionally, the possibility for renewal based on performance promises long-term partnership potential and sustained growth. ## Notice Contract for a furniture supplier to provide general office furniture as required, plus home working furniture from a pre-agreed catalogue. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027765-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £720,000 | | Lots value | £720,000 | | Awards value | £720,000 | | Contracts value | £720,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PENKETHS GROUP | ## 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 - 26 Mar 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027765-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015191-2026 - 16 Dec 2025 at 09:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083128-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027765-2026 26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015191-2026 19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083128-2025 16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624120 ITT - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624125 T&C - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624128 IS Security Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624130 Design Exercise - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624132 Design Exercise 2 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624136 Whistleblowing Policy - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=624138 Guide to submitting a tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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