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Admin · staff rooms · libraries · boardrooms — Ontario schools and collegesSchool & Post-Secondary Office Furniture for Ontario
OECM-eligible. No open tender required. Ergonomic staff seating, admin desks, training tables, and library furniture for Ontario school boards and post-secondary institutions. Call 1-800-835-9565.
What we furnish in schools
Admin, staff, library, and conference furniture — Ontario K–12 to post-secondary.
Brant Business Interiors furnishes the staff-side of Ontario education — admin offices, staff rooms, board meeting tables, library reference desks, principal and superintendent offices, training rooms, and post-secondary admin and conference spaces. Most projects are summer-window installs against a September re-open.
Ontario K–12 school boards, publicly-assisted colleges and universities, and school authorities purchase under OECM Supplier Partner Agreement 2025-470 — no open tender. Independent and private schools buy the same catalog with PO or NET-30.
Free 2D space plan on every quote. Ontario delivery and install by our own crew. One Ontario project manager owns the file across every site in a multi-school rollout.
Browse categories
Furniture for every admin and staff area.
Who we are
A Peterborough commercial office furniture dealer, family-owned since 1964.
Brant Business Interiors is a commercial office furniture dealer headquartered at 296 George St N, Peterborough, ON. The legal entity behind our OECM agreement is Brant Basics — same family, same team, same address. Part of the Office Central group.
Education buyers split between K–12 school boards purchasing under OECM Agreement 2025-470 for multi-school admin and staff refreshes, and post-secondary facilities managers furnishing colleges, universities, libraries, and trade-school admin spaces — same Agreement 2025-470 eligibility. Independent and private schools buy the same catalog with PO or NET-30. We carry commercial-grade furniture from Global Furniture Group, OTG / Offices to Go, Heartwood Manufacturing, ObusForme, plus 25+ additional authorized lines.
Delivery is Canada-wide. Installation is Ontario and Western Canada. Quote, freight, install, and warranty all handled by the same Ontario account team.
- Founded
- 1964 · Peterborough, ON · Family-owned
- OECM
- Supplier Partner Agreement 2025-470
- Reach
- Quote in 1 business day · Install ON + Western Canada
Brant Business Interiors is the operating brand of Brant Basics, our OECM-registered legal entity. Family-owned since 1964, headquartered at 296 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2. Part of the Office Central group.
Coverage
OECM Agreement 2025-470 — coverage by category and brand.
Education buyers most often draw from Seating (task + lounge for staff rooms and admin), Desks/workstations (admin offices, library reference desks), Storage (records, supply), and Tables (training, conference, boardroom). Lecture-hall and classroom furniture quoted on request — most under Agreement 2025-470.
| Category | Global Furniture Group | OTG / Offices to Go | Heartwood Manufacturing | ObusForme | Category total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating (task, side, lounge, stacking) | 45 | 44 | — | 6 | 95 |
| Desks & workstations (admin, library) | 9 | 13 | 11 | — | 33 |
| Tables (training, board, conference) | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 20 |
| Storage & filing (records, supply, lockers) | 6 | 9 | 9 | — | 24 |
| Panels & dividers | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Accessories (monitor arms, CPU holders) | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Brand total | 70 | 75 | 26 | 6 | 177 |
Need classroom seating, lecture-hall flip-tops, or library shelving specifically? Call 1-800-835-9565 — 25+ additional Agreement 2025-470 lines aren’t on the storefront yet.
How to purchase
Three steps from wish list to install.
Send your wish list
Floor plan, seat counts by room, or a list of what each school needs. Whatever you have. Email it, call 1-800-835-9565, or use the quote form.
Line-item quote in 1 business day
Pricing at Agreement 2025-470 negotiated rates for school boards and publicly-assisted post-secondary; contract pricing for independent schools. SKU-level detail your board procurement office can match against the OECM catalog. Lead times noted per line.
You issue a PO; we deliver and install
Summer install windows are our highest-volume work — book in February or March for July install against September re-open. Multi-school rollouts sequenced against your operational calendar. March break, PD-day, and after-hours installs available.
Eligible OECM education buyers: Ontario K–12 school boards, publicly-assisted colleges and universities, school authorities, and broader-public-sector education organizations. Independent and private schools buy the same catalog with PO or NET-30. Not sure where your school sits? Call 1-800-835-9565.
Why us
Built for institutional use. Specified for education.
OECM direct purchase
Ontario school boards and colleges purchase directly under OECM Agreement 2025-470 — no open tender or RFP. We include the agreement number on every quote. If you’re not sure your board qualifies, call us and we’ll confirm in five minutes.
Ergonomic staff seating
Teachers and admin staff spend long hours seated. We spec ergonomic task chairs that support all-day use — adjustable lumbar, seat depth, and armrests — from brands like ergoCentric and Global Furniture Group.
Training room configuration
Folding and nesting tables, stackable chairs, and mobile storage make training rooms convertible for different session formats. We configure the layout before delivery so setup on the day is straightforward.
Ontario delivery
Delivery and installation across Ontario. For occupied schools, we coordinate delivery around the school calendar and offer phased delivery windows to minimize disruption to staff and students.
Our work
School board and post-secondary environments we’ve helped furnish.
Common questions
What school boards and colleges ask before sending the PO.
Still have a question? Call 1-800-835-9565 or request a quote and we’ll respond in 1 business day.
01 Which education organizations are OECM-eligible under Agreement 2025-470?
Ontario K–12 school boards (public, Catholic, French-language), publicly-assisted colleges and universities, school authorities, and broader-public-sector education organizations are OECM-eligible — they purchase from us under Agreement 2025-470 without an open tender. Independent and private schools are not OECM-eligible but buy the same catalog at contract pricing with PO or NET-30. We include the agreement number on every quote.
02 Can you handle multi-school rollouts under a single board PO?
Yes — multi-school rollouts are most of our K–12 work. We quote per-school with a master roll-up against your board PO, sequence installs against the school calendar (summer-window for all sites, or staggered March-break / PD-day windows), and ship to a single warehouse or direct-to-school depending on your facilities team’s preference. One Ontario project manager owns the file across every school in the rollout.
03 What’s the lead time to land a summer-window install for September re-open?
Book by February or March for a July install against September re-open. Most in-stock admin and staff-room seating ships within 2–3 weeks of PO. Custom-configured pieces (boardroom tables, COM-upholstered seating, training-room flip-tops) are typically 6–10 weeks — April orders land in time for July install. We flag lead times per line on every quote and sequence the install against the school calendar.
04 Do you accept POs from school boards, NET-30, and centralized procurement workflows?
Yes — board PO formats accepted (including school-board-specific reference fields, account codes, and split billing across schools). NET-30 is standard. For OECM orders the agreement number appears on the quote so your finance team can process it without additional procurement paperwork. Credit applications for independent schools take 1–2 business days.
05 Does every quote include a free space plan?
Yes — free 2D layout on every project. Send your floor plan (AutoCAD, PDF, or sketch) and our design team sizes the pieces, specs the finishes, and shows you the layout before you commit. Applies to every room type: admin offices, staff rooms, boardrooms, training rooms, libraries, and superintendent suites. On-site measure available when needed.
06 Can you supply classroom and lecture-hall furniture too?
Yes — on quote. The storefront focuses on staff and admin spaces, but we carry classroom seating, training-room flip-tops, and lecture-hall furniture from 25+ additional authorized lines under Agreement 2025-470. Call 1-800-835-9565 with seat counts and we’ll spec the line and quote the project.
07 Can you install during the school year without disrupting classes?
Yes — after-hours, weekend, March break, and PD-day install windows are standard. Our own install crew handles uncrating, assembly, levelling, placement, and removal of old furniture so the room is class-ready by Monday. For occupied schools we sequence delivery windows with your facilities team before the first truck arrives.
Quoting for your school board or institution
Ready to outfit your admin spaces?
OECM-eligible. Quote in 1 business day. A floor plan, a room count, or a list of what you need — any starting point works.
Request a Quote →
1 business day response — no minimums, no obligations.
Or call 1-800-835-9565 · Mon–Fri 8–5 ET
Browse the catalogue
Start with the category, end with a PO.
Every category is OECM-eligible. Quote in 1 business day.
01
Seating →
Task chairs, side chairs, lounge, stacking & bariatric. ergoCentric ergonomic series included.
02Desks & Workstations →
Height-adjustable and fixed-height desks. Private offices, open plans, and reception.
03Storage & Filing →
Lateral, vertical, and mobile pedestal units. Secure locking options for records-heavy environments.
04Tables →
Training, meeting, flip-top, and café tables. Nesting options for multi-use rooms.
05Boardroom →
Conference tables and executive seating for council chambers, boardrooms, and boardroom suites.
06Ergonomic Products →
Sit-stand converters, monitor arms, keyboard trays, and footrests. Supports duty-of-care requirements.
07Panels & Dividers →
Freestanding screens and panel systems. Privacy partitions for open-plan and hybrid offices.
08Phone Booths →
Acoustic phone booths and focus pods for private calls in open-plan offices. No construction required.
09Accessories →
Whiteboards, coat hooks, waste bins, task lighting, and workspace add-ons.
Common questions
What institutional buyers ask before sending the PO.
Still have a question? Call 1-800-835-9565 or request a quote and we’ll get back to you in 1 business day.
01 Which sectors are eligible to buy under OECM?
Any OECM-eligible organization: Ontario school boards (K–12), publicly-assisted colleges and universities, hospitals and CCACs, municipalities and their agencies, broader-public-sector organizations, and not-for-profits in the social and education sectors. If you’re not sure, OECM publishes the eligible-buyer list on their site, or call us and we’ll confirm in five minutes.
02 What are typical lead times for institutional orders?
Most in-stock items ship within 2–3 weeks. Custom-configured or upholstered pieces are typically 6–10 weeks depending on the manufacturer. We’ll confirm lead time on your quote before you commit, and we flag anything with long-lead items clearly. For time-sensitive projects, tell us your move-in date and we’ll work backwards from there.
03 Do you accept purchase orders and NET 30 terms?
Yes — purchase orders, NET 30, and invoiced accounts are standard. We match your accounts payable process, not the other way around. Credit applications take 1–2 business days. If your organization needs a specific invoice format, PO reference field, or split billing, just let us know on the quote and we’ll accommodate it.
04 Does every quote include a space plan?
Yes — every quote includes a free furniture layout at no charge. Send us your floor plan (even a rough sketch or PDF) and we’ll size the pieces, spec the finishes, and show you what it looks like before you approve anything. For larger fit-outs, our design team will provide a full 2D layout with product callouts and a finish schedule.
05 How does delivery and installation work?
We deliver across Ontario and ship across Canada. Professional installation is available as an add-on — our crews handle uncrating, assembly, placement, and debris removal. For multi-floor or phased projects, we coordinate delivery windows with your facilities team. We can also coordinate after-hours or weekend delivery for occupied buildings where access is restricted during business hours.