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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Window Protection and Covering 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversWindow 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 coversOutdoor 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 coversIndoor 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 coversIndoor 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 coversResidential Accommodation Furniture as per tender documents | Furniture | £470,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076658-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 042755-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 067842-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
49Awards
27Suppliers it has used most for furniture
- 4 Front Furniture Ltd1 contract
- Alba Beds Limited1 contract
- Bates Office Services Ltd1 contract
- OCN Contracts1 contract
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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.