Award

85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2024 at 15:04

Tender

06 Sep 2023 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the supply of folding tables and chairs under a framework agreement that allows for extension. The buying organisation, Espo, based in LEICESTER, England, has awarded a contract worth £4,560,000 to multiple suppliers. The tender's procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period will start on 1st March 2024 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of chairs, tables, and school furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suited to compete. Interested businesses can register and express interest via the ProContract system to participate in the tendering process. The framework agreement covers public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, and emergency services.

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Notice Title

85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs

Notice Description

Framework for Supply of folding tables and chairs. Lot 1 - Folding Tables Lot 2 - Plastic Top Folding Tables Lot 3 - Tilt Top Folding Tables Lot 4 - Combined Table and Seat Units Lot 5 - Folding Chairs The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec580bc-c267-474a-9f15-c0de66f817d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39112000 - Chairs

39121200 - Tables

39143210 - Dining tables

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,560,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

GOPAK

METALLIFORM HOLDINGS

MORLEYS (BICESTER

SICO EUROPE

SPACERIGHT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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