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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Office Furniture & Home Working 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030 What this lot coversSupply, 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 coversSupply, 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 coversSupply, 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 coversSupply, 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 coversProvision 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
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070856-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 070877-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071580-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071590-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017357-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072163-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085865-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
36Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for furniture
- Abri Ltd1 contract
- Albany Office Equipment (Wholesale) Limited1 contract
- Ambic Limited1 contract
- Back Care Solutions Limited1 contract
- Banner Group Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open furniture tenders- £900kframework ceiling
- £900kframework ceiling
- £13mframework ceiling
- £6.67mframework ceiling
- £4mframework ceiling
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.