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PROFILE: Alternative Networks is a leading provider of managed IT solutions to UK businesses, from devices to datacentres. Alternative prides itself in delivering an expansive range of products and services, which covers cloud computing, virtualisation, managed hosting, fixed-line voice, software development, mobile, system support, IP networks, and complex billing solutions.PARTNERSHIP: Ongoing new partnership.CONTACT DETAILS: Please contact Flexiform on 01274 706206 for contact details.Address: Alternative Networks Plc, Head Office, 5th Floor, 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW

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CLIENT: Alternative Networks PLCLOCATION: National, based in six locations across the UK

SIZE: 40,000f Sq. ft. of office space, with approximately 450 workstations

FRAMEWORK: Framework agreementPROJECT VALUE: £230,000.00

LENGTH OF PROJECT: Five year framework encompassing two projects in Surbiton and London

START DATE / COMPLETION DATE: March 2013 - March 2018

PROJECT LEADS: Nick SaundersWE SUPPLIED: Desks, workstations, tables, chairs, seating,

screen systems and storage

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Alternative Networks required furniture for six locations across the UK. This was to include desks, workstations, tables, chairs, seating, screen systems and storage. Alternative also wanted five years of continued support and replacement capability, with a minimum of five years manufacturer’s warranty.

There were no specific projects scheduled at the time of tender but, based on site audits, Alternative wanted a catalogue of products which could be provided at any time during the five year agreement, whether the order was a single item or a major project. Subsequently, two large moves have been carried out; one in Surbiton and one in Central London.

Flexiform put together a wide-ranging product catalogue and price list specifically for the Alternative Networks Group. We provided a number of cost and quality options for each product line, and carried out client-focused evaluation groups for all of the products offered. This enabled us to select the ideal product for each of the client’s requirements, meaning that the catalogue and price list was as relevant and competitive as possible.

This process also enabled us to meet one of the key client briefs, which was to have a range that was suitable for all of the diverse sites, from service engineers to client facing demonstration suites, that Alternative have in the UK. As the group is expanding, the products needed to be available for a long period of time, so we were careful to ensure that there was a long shelf life on everything proposed. As Flexiform manufacture the majority of the products in the catalogue in-house, we can easily meet this requirement.

The products also had to be robust as the group can relocate offices quite quickly, depending upon their customers’ requirements. Ease of dismantling and relocation, then, became a key issue. We also needed to specify products that fitted well with their existing products, as the group had made a number of ad-hoc procurements of furniture that were still totally fit for purpose. As part of this process, we provided a number of space planning options to show how the new and old furniture could work together.

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Bespoke ProductsBased in our Bradford manufacturing plant, Flexiform can design and produce outstanding office products, tailored specifically to a clients needs.

ParqFrom a simple café bench, to an agile and flexible workstation, the new Parq range offers a stylish modern breakout area and workspace for any office environment.

Additions 2 TablesAdditions 2 tables are available from 600mm to 4200mm wide! They have two stylish leg designs, with barrel, square, rectangular, elliptical and D-ended table top options.

SeatingWe offer a large variety of breakout seating for every client’s needs, including reception sofas, private meeting booths, breakout furniture, task seating, meeting seating and more.

Accent LockersOur Freestor Accent lockers has various options to suit all clients, including a choice of eight different locks, bottom drawers, soft close hinges, locker numbering, and name tags.

Additions TablesAdditions is a multi functional table range suitable for boardrooms, meeting rooms, breakout areas and training rooms, with the choice of various legs.

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