Delivering services efficiently and effectively can be challenging when equipment is outdated or spaces are no longer fit for purpose. Many hospitals, schools, council buildings, and other public facilities have reached a point where they are in need of refurbishment; furniture and equipment may no longer meet modern standards, and spaces are often underutilised or poorly configured.
Our Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 Framework Agreement meets the furniture needs of the NHS and wider public sector, ensuring spaces are accessible and aligned with socio-economic needs.
It enables the procurement, hire, reuse, and repair of furniture to help you deliver services more efficiently, while improving sustainability outcomes through the use of low-energy products and recyclable or reusable packaging. It empowers public sector organisations to make environmentally responsible choices that enhance service delivery and operational resilience, and patient experience for the NHS.
Whether you’re a local authority upgrading a community centre, a school improving classroom environments, or a blue light organisation modernising its facilities, the framework agreement provides access to innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to your needs.
The development of acoustic interior design solutions also allows you to create calming, restorative environments—whether for patients in hospitals, students in schools, or visitors in public offices. These designs help foster wellbeing, focus, and comfort.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement supports the NHS and wider public sector in lowering their carbon output to achieve a carbon net zero by 2040 with procuring low energy products and supporting sustainability outcomes through waste reduction by focusing on reuse, repair and hire options and inclusion of recyclable packaging.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
8 February 2024 – 7 February 2026
(with the option to extend to 7 February 2028)
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
REUSE, REPAIR AND HIRE OPTIONS
Supports sustainability and net zero goals through waste reduction by focusing on reuse, repair and hire options and inclusion of recyclable or reusable packaging.
LONG-LASTING FURNITURE
Challenging environment furniture is designed specifically to withstand the demands of service users, so that it is long-lasting, sturdy and suitable for use in a variety on environments.
COST CERTAINTY
Pricing options and capped rates have been secured with structured and controlled price review provisions from year two to ensure our customers have cost certainty.
FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
Provides furniture that combines durability, style and functionality to ensure the right aesthetics for patients, families and visitors.
PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE
Office and ward furniture help to create clutter-free spaces, that are organised, and look professional.
WITHSTANDS WEAR AND TEAR
Furniture is designed to withstand daily wear and tear in various environments to save you the time and money of repeat purchasing.
Supplier Details
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
