Barbican Renewal – Furniture Designer
Details
- Published
- 19 May 2026
- Submission
- 8 June 2026
- Source
- uk:bravosolution
Tender description
A contract is required to develop an overarching furniture strategy and bespoke designs for the Barbican Centre through the following stages: An analysis of the proposed use of the Foyers, Conservatory, Learning Spaces, Sculpture Court and Lakeside in close consultation with the Barbican Renewal design team and using the RIBA Stage 4 design as a basis to classify types of spaces, zones, likely users and shifts at different times of the day and week, for example: Comfortable, informal seating that can be easily moved and reconfigured for flexible use of spaces Ergonomic design including for individuals with mobility challenges that is integrated in general seating areas Furniture for quiet, individual work Furniture for communal gathering Moveable/ foldable/ stackable furniture for events held in different spaces The City anticipates launching the tender for this service in June 2026. The procurement will follow an Open Procedure. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit your completed PME questionnaire via this portal.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published19 May 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date8 June 2026
About the buyer
City of London Corporation buys as a local authority, and sets out its own procurement policies and requirements for suppliers. Its City Fund draws on rental and interest income from the Corporation's own property, alongside business rates and council tax. New tender opportunities are advertised through the Corporation's Sourcing and Contracts Portal, where suppliers register. Lower-value opportunities also appear on Contracts Finder, with higher-value contracts advertised on Find a Tender. A three-year Commercial Pipeline gives suppliers early visibility of larger opportunities. The Corporation also runs soft market testing to shape future procurements with suppliers.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of City of London Corporation's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, business services and construction work.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@city-of-london-corporation.gov |
Related buyers
Buyers similar to City of London Corporation.
- 1,602£17.2bn
- 1,359£1.6bn
- 1,047£3.2bn
- 1,006£1.8bn
- 885£2.6bn
- 848£924.8m
- 847£392.2m
- 769£18.5bn
- 684£620.2m
- 660£2.6bn
Win more public sector contracts
Track every UK and Ireland tender in one place — set up alerts, find decision-makers, and never miss an opportunity.
