Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c54-dbd8-7252-9368-da8ad505e56e/dfe-furniture-framework awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # DfE Furniture Framework [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £140,000,000 Published 17 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 7 Feb 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department for Education (DfE) Direct Sourcing programme is a 4 year programme with approximately 40 packages of work planned. An overarching PIN was placed in April 2019. It aims to deliver capital expenditure savings for the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) and Free Schools Capital. However, in addition it will also deliver savings for all schools who will also be able to access the frameworks. The very first package under this programme of work is for furniture where a PIN was placed in March 2019. Our commercial vision is to "drive reductions in capital expenditure by leveraging bulk buying gains, establishing long term mutually beneficial relationships and a greater visibility of true cost." The two key commercial principles driving our approach are: - STANDARDISATION - We will optimise the number of component parts whilst increasing quality and VFM - focusing on whole life-cycle costs. - DIRECT SOURCING - we will create frameworks available to our contractors and responsible bodies. The DfE has procured a Framework Agreement for the supply, installation and delivery of furniture and fittings. There are 3 separate lots; loose furniture, fitted furniture and bleacher seating. This is a 4 year framework agreement. The framework is available to all educational establishments from Primary through to Further Education, and Special Educational Needs provision. The Framework Agreement is primarily intended for use by all centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme capital projects, but all schools and FE colleges will be encouraged to call-off from this agreement. Read full description ## CPV classification School furniture Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5bc0cadf-ec66-4499-9aac-329d48362230) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) [Sector More Furniture, furnishings & cleaning products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/furniture-furnishings) ## More tenders like this [Hendon Library: School Libraries and Resources Service (SLRS) refit 2026/27 · London Borough of Barnet · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-41d4-73a3-9712-1003545b8a8c/hendon-library-school-libraries-and-resources-service-slrs-refit-202627) [3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029 · Science Museum Group · 28 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-637e-71ad-9786-0a37575262f2/3d-2d-and-lighting-exhibition-design-services-for-the-ocean-working-title-te) [Furniture – Acquisition d’équipements mobiliers et matériels destinés au Lycée des Métiers de la Mer à La Réunion (974) · Région Réunion · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1358-72da-a60c-19d077e522b3/france-furniture-acquisition-dequipements-mobiliers-et-materiels-destines-a) [Furnishing – Jõhvi Kutsehariduskeskuse (Kutse tn 13, Jõhvi) sisustamine · Riigi Kinnisvara Aktsiaselts · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-144b-72cc-a6d4-5954d41791b9/estonia-furnishing-johvi-kutsehariduskeskuse-kutse-tn-13-johvi-sisustamin) [Theatre seats – Renouvellement de la tribune téléscopique du centre culture de l'Orangerie · Mairie de Roissy-en-France · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-07c7-7113-8193-81d8622e137a/france-theatre-seats-renouvellement-de-la-tribune-telescopique-du-centre-cul) [Library furniture – namještaj I oprema ZA knjižnice osnovnih škola · Grad Zagreb · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a9a-739d-b9d2-08b5910ccdbc/croatia-library-furniture-namjestaj-i-oprema-za-knjiznice-osnovnih-skola)