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Sustainable and Cost-Effective Office Furniture Solutions for Higher Education: Make the Most of Your March Budget

Ida Gorecka • March 11, 2025

As March comes to a close, you’re likely looking at your remaining budget and deciding where to allocate it before the new financial year begins. Right now, educational institutions across the UK are in the same position, balancing cost-saving priorities with the need for high-quality, sustainable solutions, and meeting 2025 ESG targets.


One of the smartest investments you can make right now? Refurbished office furniture.


Your faculty offices, admin spaces, and student support areas are in constant use, and worn-out furniture can affect productivity, comfort, and even the professional image of your institution. But upgrading doesn’t have to mean spending big or increasing your carbon footprint.


Read on to learn why refurbished office furniture is the best choice to help you save costs, streamline procurement, and contribute to your institution’s ESG goals-all while ensuring a hassle-free, high-quality solution.

Make the Most of Your Budget with Refurbished Office Furniture

If your institution follows an April-to-March financial year, you know that unspent funds don’t roll over. That means this is your last chance to invest in cost-effective, long-term solutions that will benefit your staff and students next year and beyond.


Research shows that modernised workspaces with refurbished furniture contribute directly to improved employee efficiency and performance. By upgrading your environment now, you're not just saving money - you're investing in your team's productivity.


By acting now, you can unlock:



  • 50-80% savings compared to buying new office furniture
  • A 10-day turnaround for quality, premium refurbished furniture
  • Detailed documentation outlining the carbon and financial savings
  • Clear metrics on how many items you’ve diverted from landfill, showcasing your institution’s commitment to ESG stakeholders


Read how businesses are saving money and cutting waste on refurbished office furniture here.


Contact us today and let’s discuss how your institution can make the most of your March budget.

No Procurement Headaches: Hassle-Free, Compliant Solutions

We know that higher education procurement isn’t always easy. Budget approvals, framework agreements, and timing constraints can make even simple upgrades feel like a challenge. That’s why we’ve made it simple at Coggin SOS.


✔ Pre-approved procurement frameworks - No lengthy approval processes
✔ Hassle-free term-time delivery - So there’s no disruption to staff or students
✔ Fully customisable solutions - customisable fabric colours, desk resizing options
✔ End-to-end service - From selection to installation and aftercare


With years of experience working with universities, colleges, and education providers, at Coggin SOS we understand the pressures you face, and we’re here to make things easier.


Not sure if refurbished office furniture is right for you? Click here to learn more. 

Refurbished Doesn't Mean One-Size-Fits-All: Custom Solutions for Your Needs

Contrary to common misconceptions, refurbished furniture offers just as many customisation options as new pieces. The refurbishment process actually presents a perfect opportunity to tailor office furniture to your exact specifications and institutional identity.


Refurbished desks can be resized to fit specific spaces, making them ideal for awkward room layouts or workstations. Seating and soft furnishings can be reupholstered in a wide range of fabric colours, allowing you to align furniture with your institution's branding or create cohesive colour schemes across departments.


At Coggin SOS, our team can modify desk dimensions, offer an extensive library of fabric options, reconfigure modular systems, and restore finishes to your exact specifications. This means you get furniture that looks and functions as if it were made specifically for your institution-because in many ways, it has been.


Want to explore how refurbished furniture can be tailored to your institution's specific needs? Get in touch with our team today to discuss your specific requirements.

Educational Institutions and Businesses Are Already Seeing the Benefits of Refurbished Office Furniture

You wouldn’t be the first to save while making a sustainable choice.


Take Rosetta Brands, for example. When they switched to refurbished office furniture, they achieved:


  • £12,513 in cost savings
  • 1,758kg in carbon savings


"We wanted a cost-effective, sustainable office solution, and refurbished furniture was the perfect fit. It’s saved us money, reduced our carbon footprint, and improved our workspaces—all without the hassle."


Nick Comer - Managing Director, Rosetta Brands


If they can achieve these results, so can you.


Get in touch with our team today to see exactly how much time and money you could save.

Now Is the Time: Get Premium Refurbished Office Furniture Before Your Budget Resets

You’ve worked hard to secure and manage your budget, so don’t let it go to waste. By investing in refurbished office furniture now, you can:


  • Save money 
  • Meet your university’s ESG targets
  • Secure hassle-free, term-time delivery 
  • Improve staff workspaces 


At Coggin SOS, we've helped dozens of educational institutions convert end-of-year funds into long-term workspace value. Your team deserves better environments, and your budget deserves better outcomes.


Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your university’s workspaces, save money, and support sustainability goals.


Get in touch now before your budget is gone!

Government Office Furniture Assets: End of Year Investment Strategy with Sustainable Options

By Ida Gorecka • March 24, 2025
The financial year-end is approaching quickly. As budgets are finalised and procurement decisions loom, that familiar "use it or lose it" pressure creates a real dilemma for procurement professionals like you. You need smart investments that deliver genuine value, not hasty purchases that waste resources. While juggling procurement frameworks, sustainability targets, and public spending oversight, you need practical options. Premium refurbished office furniture offers the ideal solution that ticks every box on your procurement checklist while helping you beat that March budget deadline. Let's take a closer look at how this office furniture strategy can turn budget pressure into a genuine win for your department.

Understanding the Circular Economy in Office Furniture: A Comprehensive Analysis

By Ida Gorecka • March 20, 2025
Did you know that the way we design, use, and dispose of old office furniture is at a crossroads? With growing environmental concerns, tightening regulations, and shifting corporate sustainability goals, businesses can no longer afford to overlook the impact of their office fit-outs. The traditional 'take-make-dispose' model is outdated - and it's costing you money.  Modern organisations are shifting toward a more sustainable model , one where office desks, chairs, and storage units are reused, refurbished , or recycled instead of ending up in landfills and polluting our environment. This approach, called the circular economy , is all about getting the most value out of materials while reducing waste and cutting carbon emissions. Find out more about the circular economy and how it relates to your business here . But how does it actually work for your business? Let's break it down.

The Costs of Poor Office Furniture: How Investing in Quality Refurbished Options Is the Smarter Choice For SMEs

By Ida Gorecka • March 17, 2025
If you're running an SME, every spend counts. Whether you're launching a startup, expanding your team, or updating your workspace, office furniture plays a key role in daily operations. But here's what you should know - not all office furniture is created equal. Cutting corners on furniture might seem like a smart way to save money upfront, but poor-quality pieces can cost you far more in the long run. In fact, substandard office environments cost the UK economy approximately £4 billion annually in lost output. Investing in high-quality refurbished office furniture is a smarter, cost-effective solution. It's better for your budget, enhances productivity, supports employee well-being, and aligns with sustainability goals. Let's break down how cheap new furniture silently drains your budget, while quality refurbished pieces deliver returns year after year.
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