AwardedAwarded 11 August 2026

NEPO411 - Furniture

The Association of North East Councils Limited · Local or regional public body

In brief

The Association of North East Councils Limited awarded furniture work to Bates Office Services Ltd, Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Limited and Banner Group Ltd and 26 others on 11 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £160,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 September 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 Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a Framework for the supply of furniture. The Framework commences on 1 September 2026 and will have a term of 4 years. The Framework is available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO. A full list of NEPO Members is available here https://www.nepo.org/about and a full list of Associate Members is available here http://nepo.org/associate-membership/list.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Office Furniture & Home Working
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
What this lot covers

Supply, delivery and installation of general office furniture and associated services including but not limited to office seating, desking, tables, desk screens, monitor arms and storage solutions. Successful Suppliers will provide a comprehensive range of furniture for a variety of office settings, including reception, conference, dining and bespoke solutions along with any home working requirements of Contracting Authorities. In addition to the requirements under this lot, suppliers will be asked to indicate as part of their tender submission whether they have the capability to supply recycled or refurbished furniture and associated circular services.

Furniture£160,000,000
Educational & Library Furniture
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
What this lot covers

Supply, delivery and installation of educational and library furniture to meet the requirements of nursery, early years, primary, secondary, higher educational and further education establishments and associated services. Successful Suppliers will provide a comprehensive range of furniture for a variety of educational settings, including dining, library and bespoke solutions. In addition to the requirements under this lot, suppliers will be asked to indicate as part of their tender submission whether they have the capability to supply recycled or refurbished furniture and associated circular services.

—£160,000,000
Residential Furniture (Social care)
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
What this lot covers

Supply, delivery and installation of residential furniture and associated solutions to meet a variety of social care requirements, including care homes, social housing providers and council tenancies including immediate provision of furniture for temporary accommodation. Successful Suppliers will provide a comprehensive range of living solutions including white goods and kitchen appliances, along with other household items, such as cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery, if required by the Contracting Authority. In addition to the requirements under this lot, suppliers will be asked to indicate as part of their tender submission whether they have the capability to supply recycled or refurbished furniture and associated circular services.

—£160,000,000
Tough Furniture
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
What this lot covers

Supply, delivery, and installation of robust, durable furniture designed for challenging environments such as mental health units, probation hostels, SEN schools, and other public sector facilities where safety, resilience, and longevity are critical. In addition to the requirements under this lot, suppliers will be asked to indicate as part of their tender submission whether they have the capability to supply recycled or refurbished furniture and associated circular services.

—£160,000,000
Ergonomic Furniture & Associated Services
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
What this lot covers

Provision of ergonomic furniture and associated services to support health, comfort, and productivity. The scope includes the supply, delivery, and installation of ergonomic chairs, desks, and accessories that comply with relevant UK and international standards. In addition to the requirements under this lot, suppliers will be asked to indicate as part of their tender submission whether they have the capability to supply recycled or refurbished furniture and associated circular services.

—£160,000,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Bates Office Services Ltd (SME)
Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Limited
Banner Group Ltd
Lyreco UK Limited
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME)
Crusader Ltd (SME)
Senator International Limited
Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd (SME)
Posturite Ltd (SME)
Albany Office Equipment (Wholesale) Limited (SME)
Ambic Limited (SME)
Workwell Furniture Ltd (SME)
The TSK Group Limited
Bigdug Limited
Office Update Limited (SME)
Managed Work Space Solutions Ltd (SME)
Gresham Office Furniture Limited (SME)
Hunters Contracts Limited (SME)
Levant Office Interiors Ltd (SME)
19 bids received
Office Furniture & Home Working£26,666,667
Awarded 30 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
Bates Office Services Ltd (SME)
Banner Group Ltd
Lyreco UK Limited
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME)
Crusader Ltd (SME)
Albany Office Equipment (Wholesale) Limited (SME)
Ambic Limited (SME)
Workwell Furniture Ltd (SME)
Bigdug Limited
Office Update Limited (SME)
Managed Work Space Solutions Ltd (SME)
Levant Office Interiors Ltd (SME)
12 bids received
Educational & Library Furniture£26,666,667
Awarded 30 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
Bates Office Services Ltd (SME)
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME)
Furniture Resource Centre Limited (SME)
FMS Interior Services Ltd (SME)
Bishops Beds (SME)
Fusion Furniture Solutions Ltd (SME)
Ambic Limited (SME)
Workwell Furniture Ltd (SME)
Abri Ltd
Bedcare Ltd (SME)
10 bids received
Residential Furniture (Social care)£26,666,667
Awarded 30 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME)
Senator International Limited
Ambic Limited (SME)
Tough Furniture Ltd (SME)
4 bids received
Tough Furniture£26,666,667
Awarded 30 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
Bates Office Services Ltd (SME)
Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Limited
Banner Group Ltd
Lyreco UK Limited
Wagstaff Bros Limited (SME)
Back Care Solutions Limited (SME)
Crusader Ltd (SME)
Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd (SME)
Posturite Ltd (SME)
Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd (SME)
Ambic Limited (SME)
Workwell Furniture Ltd (SME)
Office Update Limited (SME)
Levant Office Interiors Ltd (SME)
Wyvern Business Systems Limited (SME)
15 bids received
Ergonomic Furniture & Associated Services£26,666,667
Awarded 30 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030

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

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070856-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070877-2025
  3. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071580-2025
  4. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071590-2025
  5. Tender notice · UK4, notice 017357-2026
  6. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072163-2026
  7. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085865-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 070856-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.