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GB-St. Helens: Furnished Tenancies

TORUS GROUP

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13 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Torus Group concerns the Furnished Tenancies contract in the furniture industry, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £4,800,000, was awarded to Furniture Resource Centre Limited and is classified under CPV code 39100000 (Furniture). The contract period starts on 10th February 2025 and ends on 9th February 2029, including an optional one-year extension. The procurement stage is complete, and the award date was 31st January 2025. The tender process was not specified in detail but involved a competitive procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the furniture industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale furnishing projects. Though suitability for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) was not specified, larger corporations may find this contract beneficial due to its significant value and long-term commitment. Businesses with the capacity to supply and manage furnished tenancies over the four-year period, with an emphasis on quality and reliability, would be well-positioned to benefit from this public procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Furnished Tenancies

Notice Description

Furnished Tenancies Additional information: The contract includes an initial term of three years, with an optional extension of one year. The end date reflects the maximum term if the extension is exercised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ecbbfcb-62c8-433b-9edc-ea6a3058d264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b449349-e8fa-4ec8-a6c7-dab86bfd833e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 4-5 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
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
Jessica Oakes
Contact Email
jessica.oakes@torus.co.uk
Contact Phone
01925452409

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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