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Framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services
Bathroom furniture
Bathrooms construction work
Bedroom furniture
+82 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published5
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 17:56 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
5lots
12 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£240,000,000
15 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
20 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 30)
Based on 29 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Typical Bids Received
1 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 30)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
Marketing at the Mill LtdCRN: 03998976 | 13 contracts | £3,080 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
BannerCRN: 05510758 | 12 contracts | £139,823,550 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Insight Direct UK LtdCRN: 02579852 | 10 contracts | £9,405,383 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
DELL CORPORATION LIMITEDCRN: 02081369 | 10 contracts | £5,372,688 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 6 contracts | £10,829,871,121 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
ACCO UK LIMITEDCRN: 00197754 | 6 contracts | £156,340,903 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Academia LimitedCRN: 04771037 | 6 contracts | £43,320,451 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 5 contracts | £13,016,650,000 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
Eastpoint Global LtdCRN: 11716903 | 5 contracts | £434,864,360 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITEDCRN: 00997644 | 5 contracts | £135,636,452 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Outsourced ICT Infrastructure Management and associated ServicesWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust · 3 Sept 2026, 15:47 BST | £49,999,999 | same CPV family same region |
On Vehicle Digital Technology (AVL, CCTV, APC, TLP, Comms, On Bus Destination, AVA, Bridge Strike Systems & Vehicle Compute Capability) Franchising and Wider Transport Ticketing & Payment Consultancy ServicesSOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED · 2 Sept 2026, 16:58 BST | £100,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Framework Agreement for the provision of Gas Tightness TestingStaffordshire County Council · 3 Sept 2026, 10:43 BST | £250,000 | same CPV family same region |
Independent Accountant's Reports (IARs) & Grant Assurance ServicesASTON UNIVERSITY · 2 Sept 2026, 17:12 BST | Value not published | same CPV family same region |
Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risks for SettleParadigmParadigm Housing Group Limited, trading as SettleParadigm · 3 Sept 2026, 22:10 BST | £840,000 | same CPV family same region |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: University of Essex: "Framework for the provision of Furniture and Related Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 5 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | University of Essex | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: University of Essex
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for University of Essex. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
5Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
SSE Energy Supply LimitedTop vendor: 7.3% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 41 active published awards; 41 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 30):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSE Energy Supply Limited | 4 wins | £820,000,000 | — |
| Cast Furniture Limited | 4 wins | £220,000,000 | — |
| Wagstaff Interiors Group | 4 wins | £220,000,000 | — |
| Showcase Interiors Limited | 4 wins | £220,000,000 | — |
| CORENERGY LIMITED | 4 wins | £105,000,000 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of Essex | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT | Last source update18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationBathroom furniture, Bathrooms construction work, Bedroom furniture, Bedroom furniture, other than beds and beddings, Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture, Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings, Bench seats, Bookcases, Carpets, mats and rugs, Chairs, Chairs and chair wedges, Computer furniture, Conference-room furniture, Cupboards and bookcases, Decoration work, Design consultancy services, Design support services, Desk equipment, Desks, Desks and tables, Devices for the disabled, Dining-room furniture, Domestic furniture, Electrical equipment and apparatus, Electrical installation work, Electrical wiring and fitting work, Floor and wall covering work, Floor coverings, Floor laying and covering work, Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work, Floor-laying work, Furnishing, Furniture, Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, Furniture design services, Garden furniture, Installation of built-in furniture, Interior decorating services, Interior design services, Joinery and carpentry installation work, Kindergarten furniture, Kitchen furniture and equipment, Laboratory furniture, Lecture theatre construction work, Library furniture, Living-room furniture, Lounge and reception-area furniture, Miscellaneous equipment, Miscellaneous furnishing, Miscellaneous furniture, Miscellaneous furniture and equipment, Miscellaneous seats and chairs, Modular furniture, Office equipment except furniture, Office furniture, Parts of furniture, Playground equipment, Plumbing and sanitary works, Project-design services other than for construction work, Protective shelters, Refuse and waste related services, Refuse recycling services, Repair and maintenance services of furniture, School furniture, Screens, Seats, Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts, Shelters, Soft furnishings, Specialist soft furnishings, Storage units, Tables, Tables, cupboards, desk and bookcases, Textile articles, Urban furniture | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
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What is being bought
The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Furniture and Related Supplies and Services.
It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users .
The Framework will be let across five Lots. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5, and a maximum of 20 suppliers on Lot 3.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT - Status changed to complete
18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT - Official notice release published
18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT - Published value updated to £240,000,000
11 Oct 2024, 13:39 BST - Status changed to active
11 Oct 2024, 13:39 BST - Official notice release published
11 Oct 2024, 13:39 BST - Submission deadline changed to 12 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
11 Oct 2024, 13:39 BST - Buyer information updated
11 Oct 2024, 13:39 BST
Lots and requirements (5)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 - Office FurniturecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Office Furniture through both a core list and access to the supplier’s wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 - Education and Classroom FurniturecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Education and Classroom Furniture through both a core list and access to the supplier’s wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3 - Design led projects and other furniturecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies suppliers able to provide services for any furniture related project . This would include both supplies of a wide category of furniture, including but not limited to office, classroom, laboratory, library, lecture and seminar room, outdoor, catering, reception and breakout furniture, and also services such as planning and design, installation, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution. There is also the opportunity for tenderers to offer a one-stop-shop solution.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4Lot 4 - Special Needs FurniturecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Special Educational Needs Furniture and Accessories through through both a core list and access to the supplier’s wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot . The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #5Lot 5 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture & AccessoriescancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Contracting Authority wishes to make available to Participating Public Sector Bodies a comprehensive range of Specialist Ergonomic Furniture and accessories through through both a core list and access to the supplier’s wider portfolio of products and services within the broad definition of the Lot. The products should be accessible via an online portal along with full installation services . They would also like to offer Participating Public Sector Bodies additional services such as planning and design, removals and any after sales support required to deliver a full-service solution.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
18 Mar 2025, 17:02 GMT - Award active
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Signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £50,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £50,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £100,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £20,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £20,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Cast Furniture Limited, DAMS FURNITURE LIMITED, Emergent Crown Contract Office Furniture, Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, Gresham Office Furniture, PI GROUP LTD, Showcase Interiors Limited, Wagstaff Interiors Group Not published · Not published · active AMETROS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED, APTERIORS LIMITED, Banner, Cast Furniture Limited, PI GROUP LTD, ROSHAL SPACE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, Showcase Interiors Limited, Wagstaff Interiors Group Not published · Not published · active APTERIORS LIMITED, Banner, Cast Furniture Limited, Emergent Crown Contract Office Furniture, Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, Gresham Office Furniture, HUNTS OFFICE FURNITURE & INTERIORS LIMITED, Hunters The Furniture Company, PI GROUP LTD, Showcase Interiors Limited, Wagstaff Interiors Group Not published · Not published · active APTERIORS LIMITED Not published · Not published · active AMETROS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED, Banner, Barry Bennett, Cast Furniture Limited, Emergent Crown Contract Office Furniture, Flexiform Business Furniture Limited, Showcase Interiors Limited, Wagstaff Interiors Group Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1 - Office Furniture £50,000,000 · signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active Lot 2 - Education and Classroom Furniture £50,000,000 · signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active Lot 3 - Design led projects and other furniture £100,000,000 · signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active Lot 4 - Special Needs Furniture £20,000,000 · signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active Lot 5 - Specialist Ergonomic Furniture & Accessories £20,000,000 · signed 13 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 17 (lot 1) bids: 14 (lot 2) bids: 14 (lot 3) bids: 8 (lot 4) bids: 20 (lot 5) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
University of Essex
Contracting authority GB-FTS-45999Documents (0)
Official links; attachments are not copied
No linked documents are published
Related procedures (0)
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