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Use this 'framework' to buy loose and fitted school furniture and bleacher seating from Department for Education (DfE) approved suppliers and have it delivered and installed.
Official Government Buying Standards (GBS) for office furniture, seating, dining room furniture etc: rules for refurbishment and reusability.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Report a problem with street furniture, which includes things like bollards, litter bins, benches and cycle racks to the council
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
A complete overview of Cyprus and its UK bases, a guide to the island and employment opportunities for civilian UK dependents.
Product Safety Report for TS-branded Upholstered Sofas and Chairs presenting a high risk of fire.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
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