AwardedAwarded 22 May 2026

Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham awarded furniture work to Bates Office Services Ltd, Alba Beds Limited and 4 Front Furniture Ltd and 1 others on 22 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £4,110,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 February 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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…Read the full description
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

Lots

LotTradeValue
Window Protection and Covering
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

Window Protection and Covering as per tender documents

Furniture£1,020,000
Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering as per tender documents

Furniture£500,000
Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play as per tender documents

Furniture£1,375,000
Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture as per tender documents

Furniture£745,000
Residential Accommodation Furniture
2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

Residential Accommodation Furniture as per tender documents

Furniture£470,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Bates Office Services Ltd (SME)
Alba Beds Limited (SME)
4 Front Furniture Ltd (SME)
OCN Contracts (SME)
Window Protection and Covering, Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering, Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play, Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture, Residential Accommodation Furniture£4,111,000
Awarded 21 April 2026
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 076658-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 042755-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 067842-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

49

Awards

27

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From notice 076658-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 November 2025, last updated 17 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.