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Framework Agreement for The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture, Educational Furniture and Library Furniture

Staffordshire County Council

Open Closes in 13 days

Key facts

Closing date
Thursday 29 October 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 13 days
Buyer's estimated value
£9,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
22 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality 40%
  • Price 60%

Lot 2

  • Quality 80%
  • Price 20%

Lot 3

  • Quality 100%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2029. Extensions: At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.
How to submit
All tender and requests for for information should be done through the Council's eTendering Portal Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login# Open supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Restrictions and fees
Participation fee: Refer to framework documentation
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Office, Educational and Library Furniture, reference IA3675. The Framework Agreement shall comprise of 3 Lots. The strategic aim for this procurement is to establish a single framework agreement split into three separate lots. One for Educational Furniture, a second for Office Furniture and the third for Library Furniture. Staffordshire County Council (SCC) wishes to contract with suitable suppliers who can supply and install the required products for each lot at the best value to the County Council.

Lots (3)

  1. Lot 1: Office Furniture

    Value: £1,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of general office furniture and associated services (including but not limited to office seating, desking, tables, desk screens, monitor arms, storage and accessories). This lot is for the supply, delivery and installation of office furniture including but not limited to; desks, chairs, pedestals, tambour units and meeting room furniture to Staffordshire County Council and other Custome...

  2. Lot 2: Educational Furniture

    Value: £2,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of educational furniture and associated services (including but not limited to tables, chairs, soft seating, book storage, dining room furniture and outside furniture & equipment) in line with schools' requirements. This lot is for the supply, delivery and Installation of educational furniture, apparatus and equipment to educational establishments which includes but is not limited to; d...

  3. Lot 3: Library Furniture

    Value: £6,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of library furniture and associated services inc. full design service. This lot is for the supply, delivery and installation of Library Furniture to Staffordshire County Council, Schools and Academies, via call-off contracts under a Framework Agreement. The lot includes for ● Management of specific library re-fit, or a programme of library re-fits. ● Design of new internal library layout...