Award

New registration pod at Wood Avenue library & associated furniture

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

01 May 2025 at 11:19

Award

18 Feb 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, England, seeking to develop a new registration pod and associated furniture for Wood Avenue Library, classified under the industry category of 'Library furniture'. This project was executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom with a contractual value of GBP 37,776.47. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) approach under the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1 May 2023, with the contract period spanning from 4 July 2023 to 7 July 2023. The award was actively made to WF Education Group Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), on 2 May 2023, with the award notice published on 18 February 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and supply of library furniture, particularly those operating in the South East region. The project favours small and medium enterprises given its scale and scope, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in bespoke library solutions. The successful completion of this project can enhance a business's credentials, facilitating further opportunities for similar projects and establishing a foothold in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

New registration pod at Wood Avenue library & associated furniture

Notice Description

New registration pod at Wood Avenue library & associated furniture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-544b34ad-aafd-492c-ac02-5a79aed825ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1f88da-2ab7-459a-bdee-be346df5a079
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFQ
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39155000 - Library furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,776 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,776 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WF EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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