University of Kent

It is now possible for all departments to work directly with companies and independently process orders through the key approved suppliers for office furniture, carpeting, blinds and removals using order forms designed by the Purchasing Office specifically for each approved supplier.

If, for whatever reason, a company is not available to undertake the work, or you are uncertain about the new procedures, please contact Carol Leonard, the Facilities Management Assistant (furnishings@kent.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1227 824514) between the hours of 9am and 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

University guide to ordering furniture and furnishings

The purpose of the Furnishings Handbook is to provide guidance to individuals and departments on how to order furniture, minor furnishings, fittings or removal services direct with a contracted or recommended supplier that has been approved by the University. A hardcopy can be issued to you if required, however, the handbook will be regularly updated; therefore, it is recommended that you refer to the version held on the Estates Department web site.

	PDF	Word
Download furnishings handbook

Approved supplier	Order form
Godfrey Syrett		Contact

The Area Sales Manager, Phil Cornell, visits the Canterbury campus every Tuesday to meet clients and Carol Leonard, the FM Assistant. To make an appointment at the Canterbury or Medway campus either contact Phil Cornell direct (phil.cornell@godfreysyrett.co.uk), email your request to Carol (furnishings@kent.ac.uk) or contact her on extension 4514.

	PDF
Download Godfrey Syrett University of Kent furniture catalogue (University of Kent user name required)

Approved supplier	Order form
Dodds International		Contact
Bourne & Sons Ltd.		Contact
Pickfords Removals Ltd.		Contact

Advice for re-locating IT equipment during office moves.

Approved supplier	Order form
Andy Patient Flooring		Contact
Bailey & Taylor Ltd.		Contact
Redec Ltd.		Contact
Remland Carpets Ltd.		Contact

Blinds, shelving, whiteboards and noticeboards

Approved supplier	Order form
Goldsack Blinds & Contracts Ltd.		Contact

Approved supplier	Order form
Model Signage Solutions		Contact

The Area Sales Manager, Adam Avery is available on 07894 587882

Internal signage manual

Please refer to the manual below for information about internal signage at the University.

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Download signage manual

Keynes Proposal - Internal Way Finding Signage Draft

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Download draft prosposal