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Supply of Office Furniture

Awarded to Bates Office Services Ltd

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS(buyer)

Published
Published 6 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 22 April 2026

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Overview

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills procured office furniture for remote and hybrid workers. The contract, valued at £454,966.20, was awarded to Bates Office Services Ltd on 3 June 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£454,966
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Furniture

Award outcome

Awarded value
£454,966
Award date
3 June 2026
Contract period
8 July 2026 → 8 July 2030
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • Bates Office Services Ltd

This contract ends on 8 July 2030.

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Bates Office Services Ltd

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Market context

Typical award in Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

£137,157

Median of 2,054 awards in the last 24 months

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OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS in the last 12 months

33

contracts awarded, worth £49,179,724 in total

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    6 August 2026

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