Explore Combined Office Interiors significant events and milestones.
From our humble beginnings in a purpose-built home office to the multi-site business that COI has grown into, take a look at our journey below to see how the business has grown over the years and some of the key moments in time that have led to COI becoming the household name it is today.
The Beginning
Almost every established business began as a start-up, and ours was certainly no different. After a successful career in sales, Darren Griffin formed Combined Office Solutions from a spare bedroom at his home address in Cambridgeshire.
Progression
Following a lot of hard work, dedication and successful business growth it was time to leave the nest; Darren moved the business into its first official premises in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Continued Growth
As the company matures, a second satellite office was opened in Bristol during 2001.
Investing in the Future
After 3 exciting years in business, Darren brought and moved the business to brand new premises at Unit 13 Brook Road, Kimbolton.
Recognition
Darren was delighted to receive recognition for his hard-work and commitment when the business won second place in the ‘Small Business of the year’ competition run by Huntingdonshire District Council.
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
City of Bristol College – Ashley Down
Project Value – £340k.
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
City of Bristol College – Soundwell Centre
Project Value – £110k
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Fairfield School
Project Specification – Supply and refurbishment of loose classroom furniture to the newly built School.
Project Value – £280k
Download the Fairfield School office furniture project case study
The Business Expanded
To accommodate new team members and increase valuable warehouse space, the decision was made to purchase the joining units 11 & 12 at Brook Road, Kimbolton.
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Leicester College
Project Specification – Supply and refurbishment of loose furniture to classrooms, meeting rooms, rest areas and storage solutions.
Project Value – £190k
Download the Leicester College office furniture project case study
Success Story
COI completed an exciting project managed installation at:
Bucks County Council
Project Specification – Refurbishment of County Council headquarters.
Project Value – £620k
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Success Storey
COI completed an exciting project managed installation at:
Leicester Gateway College
Project Specification – Single source supplier to refurbish College new build.
Project Value £190k
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Success Story
COI completed an inspirational project managed installation at:
Barnfield Trust in partnership with Wates Construction
Project Specification – Supply of loose furniture for an array of areas throughout the £30 million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project.
Project Value – £415k
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Success Story
COI completed an inspirational project managed installation at:
City of Bristol College SBSA (South Bristol Skills Academy)
Project Specification – Installation of office, breakout and classroom furniture.
Project Value – £435k.
Download the City of Bristol College SBSA office furniture project case study
Success Story
COI completed a prestigious project managed installation at:
Coulsden College
Project Specification – Educational furniture refurbishment for new build
Project Value – £235k.
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Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Aston University in partnership with Bam Construction
Project Specification – Educational Furniture refurbishment for new build Engineering Academy
Project Value – £275k
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Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Oaklands College
Project Specification – Educational Furniture refurbishment
Project Value – £410k.
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Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
North Herts College
Project Type – Educational Furniture refurbishment for new build school
Project Value – £335k.
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Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Bucks Learning Trust project
Project Value – £110k
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Showroom Investment and Improvement
During 2016, we invested in our Cambridgeshire Showroom and completed a full refurbishment where we created unique interactive zones for our customers to explore and experience our quality office and educational furniture and accessories.
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Portland Academy in partnership with Wates Construction
Project Specification – Educational Furniture Refurbishment for a new build School in Dorset.
Project Value – £240k
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
University Park Restaurant
Project Specification – Prestigious restaurant furniture refurbishment.
Project Value – £500k.
Download the University Park Restaurant office furniture project case study
Awards, Contracts and Appointments
COI are proudly accredited with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management, CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) and Constructionline.
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
London Southbank University
Project Specification – Modern residential furniture refurbishment.
Project Value – £115k
Download the London Southbank University office furniture project case study
Success Story
COI completed a project managed installation at:
Mulberry UTC in partnership with Wates Construction
Project Specification – Refurbishment of exciting new build college in in Tower Hamlets, London.
Project Value – £190k
Download the Mulberry UTC office furniture project case study
Continued Investment
As our business continues to grow, we are delighted to have invested and launched our brand new Combined Office Interiors website.
Awards, Contracts and Appointments
Combined Office Interiors are awarded a position on the ESPO framework (contract number 282 – Office Furniture).
Service Still Matters
In the ever-changing world of business, our philosophy still remains strong throughout the core of our organisation, because we firmly believe ‘Service Still Matters’ and with our skilled team and proven track record, we will always endeavour to ensure we exceed your every expectation.
