Furniture tenders and contracts in the East Midlands
There are 6 live furniture tenders in the East Midlands right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers office furniture, school furniture and seating contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 6 live furniture tenders in the East Midlands we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 4 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 4 of 6 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 6
02Live furniture tenders in the East Midlands
- 23_27 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand SoapsLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOEast Midlands£833k–7mCloses 4 daysSME
- Cirrus Consortium Materials Supply FrameworkCirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing LimitedNorth East +10Not statedCloses 14 daysFramework
- CPU 8387 Supply of Architectural Coating MaterialsNottingham City CouncilEast Midlands£579kCloses 15 daysSME
- 273_27 Office Machines and Office Ergonomic EquipmentLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOEast Midlands£167k–3.3mCloses 22 daysSME
- Public Rights of Way: Supply of Gates & FittingsWorcestershire County CouncilNorth East +8£350kCloses 25 days
- 79_27(S) Educational One-Piece Classroom Chairs and Other Related Seating ProductsLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOEast Midlands£1mCloses 28 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO 3 live tenders
- Cirrus Consortium c/o Coastline Housing Limited 1 live tender
- Nottingham City Council 1 live tender
- Worcestershire County Council 1 live tender
04Furniture contracts: common questions
How many furniture tenders are live in the East Midlands?
6 right now, from 4 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in furniture contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win furniture contracts?
Often, yes. 4 of the 6 live tenders in the East Midlands are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Goods & equipment
Goods are often bought through frameworks run by central purchasing bodies, with call-offs for specific needs. Price, delivery terms and product specifications usually decide it; check whether the buyer expects you on a framework first.
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